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[^3]\n\nMessi concluded his career with 196 appearances and 115 goals for Argentina, winning four major trophies: Copa America 2021, Finalissima 2022, the 2022 World Cup, and Copa America 2024. [^4]\n\nThe 39-year-old footballer made this decision 43 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain with a score of 0:1 in extra time. [^5]\n\nThe 39-year-old Argentine footballer stated that his father's death had significantly influenced his decision to retire. [^6]\n\nHansi Flick, the coach of Barcelona, stated on August 31, 2026, that Leo Messi is the best player in the world following the Argentine's retirement announcement. [^7]\n\nLionel Messi scored a goal against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 2014 World Cup opener to help Argentina win 2-1. [^8]\n\nLionel Messi and the Argentina national team achieved a victory in a match that featured insurmountable odds. 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