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[^2]\n\nLionel Messi, the Argentine footballer currently playing for Inter Miami, announced his retirement from the national team on Monday at age 39. [^3]\n\nGianni Infantino, president of FIFA, sent a message of gratitude to Lionel Messi after the footballer announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. [^4]\n\nMessi stated that the announcement was delayed because of the delicate health situation of his father. [^5]\n\nMessi wrote in his post that the decision to retire was painful and that he always gave his all for the Argentina jersey. [^6]\n\nFIFA President Gianni Infantino published a message thanking Messi for his extraordinary international career and stating that he has inspired millions of people. [^7]\n\nGianni 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]\n\nMessi'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]\n\nGianni 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]\n\nGianni Infantino, president of FIFA, praised Lionel Messi for his extraordinary international career that has inspired millions of people. [^11]\n\nMessi acknowledged that a new generation of players needs opportunities to take over and continue contributing to the team. 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