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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina National Team

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team, citing a lack of energy and the deserving young players.

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Lionel Messi, aged 39, announced via his Instagram account that he is retiring from the Argentina national team, less than two months after Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. [1] During his career with Argentina, Messi played more than 200 matches, scoring 125 goals and registering 68 assists. [2] Lionel Messi played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for Argentina, becoming the team's all-time top scorer. [3] David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami and former England international, posted a tribute to Messi on Instagram on 2026-09-01, calling him an inspiration to millions of children. [4] Flick said Lamine Yamal is on his way to recovering his 'maximum level' after a slow start to the season. [5] Flick said Lamine Yamal suffered a muscle injury in April 2026 that limited his performance in the 2026 World Cup. [6] Flick said the important thing is the team, and if the team performs well, the chances of individual awards increase. [7] Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, said on 2026-08-31 that it is not his job to campaign for the Ballon d'Or and that he is not a fan of individual awards. [8] Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, died on August 7, 2026, at the age of 68 after a long illness. [9] Messi's Argentina career spanned 21 years, beginning with his debut against Hungary in 2005. [10] Messi posted a video on social media on 2026-08-31 recapping his 20-year career with the Argentina national team, including defeats in the 2014 World Cup final and the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals, and victories in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup. [11]
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  1. Lionel Messi, aged 39, announced via his Instagram account that he is retiring from the Argentina national team, less than two months after Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. · KienyKe
  2. During his career with Argentina, Messi played more than 200 matches, scoring 125 goals and registering 68 assists. · KienyKe
  3. Lionel Messi played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for Argentina, becoming the team's all-time top scorer. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  4. David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami and former England international, posted a tribute to Messi on Instagram on 2026-09-01, calling him an inspiration to millions of children. · La Tercera
  5. Flick said Lamine Yamal is on his way to recovering his 'maximum level' after a slow start to the season. · El Tiempo
  6. Flick said Lamine Yamal suffered a muscle injury in April 2026 that limited his performance in the 2026 World Cup. · El Tiempo
  7. Flick said the important thing is the team, and if the team performs well, the chances of individual awards increase. · El Tiempo
  8. Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, said on 2026-08-31 that it is not his job to campaign for the Ballon d'Or and that he is not a fan of individual awards. · El Tiempo
  9. Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, died on August 7, 2026, at the age of 68 after a long illness. · Hindustan Times
  10. Messi's Argentina career spanned 21 years, beginning with his debut against Hungary in 2005. · Grupo Noticias Voz e Imagen
  11. Messi posted a video on social media on 2026-08-31 recapping his 20-year career with the Argentina national team, including defeats in the 2014 World Cup final and the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals, and victories in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup. · La Tercera
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