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Lionel Messi Retires from Argentina National Team After 2026 World Cup Final

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team following the 2026 World Cup final.

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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team on Monday following the 2026 World Cup final. [1] Messi shared a letter on his Instagram account stating that he is retiring from the national team after the 2026 World Cup final. [2] Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer currently playing for Inter Miami, announced his retirement from the national team on Monday at age 39. [3] Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, sent a message of gratitude to Lionel Messi after the footballer announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. [4] Messi stated that the announcement was delayed because of the delicate health situation of his father. [5] Messi wrote in his post that the decision to retire was painful and that he always gave his all for the Argentina jersey. [6] FIFA President Gianni Infantino published a message thanking Messi for his extraordinary international career and stating that he has inspired millions of people. [7] Gianni Infantino recalled Messi's achievements with Argentina, including the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar, his status as the all-time top scorer, and his record for most appearances. [8] Messi's international career spanned two decades, during which he won the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América. [9] Gianni Infantino noted that Lionel Messi is a 2022 FIFA World Cup champion, the all-time top scorer, and the player with the most appearances for the Argentina national team. [10] Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, praised Lionel Messi for his extraordinary international career that has inspired millions of people. [11] Messi acknowledged that a new generation of players needs opportunities to take over and continue contributing to the team. [12]
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  1. Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team on Monday following the 2026 World Cup final. · EL NACIONAL
  2. Messi shared a letter on his Instagram account stating that he is retiring from the national team after the 2026 World Cup final. · EL NACIONAL
  3. Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer currently playing for Inter Miami, announced his retirement from the national team on Monday at age 39. · Aristegui Noticias
  4. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, sent a message of gratitude to Lionel Messi after the footballer announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. · RPP
  5. Messi stated that the announcement was delayed because of the delicate health situation of his father. · EL NACIONAL
  6. Messi wrote in his post that the decision to retire was painful and that he always gave his all for the Argentina jersey. · EL NACIONAL
  7. FIFA President Gianni Infantino published a message thanking Messi for his extraordinary international career and stating that he has inspired millions of people. · Aristegui Noticias
  8. Gianni Infantino recalled Messi's achievements with Argentina, including the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar, his status as the all-time top scorer, and his record for most appearances. · Aristegui Noticias
  9. Messi's international career spanned two decades, during which he won the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América. · Aristegui Noticias
  10. Gianni Infantino noted that Lionel Messi is a 2022 FIFA World Cup champion, the all-time top scorer, and the player with the most appearances for the Argentina national team. · RPP
  11. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, praised Lionel Messi for his extraordinary international career that has inspired millions of people. · RPP
  12. Messi acknowledged that a new generation of players needs opportunities to take over and continue contributing to the team. · El Día
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