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Argentina Honors Messi Following Retirement from National Team

At 39, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after the 2026 World Cup final.

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Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina national team, confirmed his retirement from the team at the age of 39. [1] A joint report by various human rights organizations documented a pattern of social protest suppression, aggression against the press, and the displacement of vulnerable populations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. [2] Messi played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for the Argentina national team during his career. [3] Messi reaffirmed his retirement decision after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. [4] The decision to retire was taken after the final of the 2026 World Cup. [5] FIFA President Gianni Infantino posted a message on Instagram congratulating Messi on an extraordinary international career that has redefined the sport. [6] Gianni Infantino noted that Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is the player with the most appearances for the Argentina national team. [7] Gianni Infantino stated that Messi is the all-time top scorer and holds the record for the most matches played in World Cup history. [8] The report documents aggressive actions taken against the press during the tournament. [9] The report was released on September 2, 2026, and was elaborated jointly by various human rights defender organizations. [10]
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  1. Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentina national team, confirmed his retirement from the team at the age of 39. · El Imparcial
  2. A joint report by various human rights organizations documented a pattern of social protest suppression, aggression against the press, and the displacement of vulnerable populations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. · EL NORTE
  3. Messi played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for the Argentina national team during his career. · El Imparcial
  4. Messi reaffirmed his retirement decision after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. · El Imparcial
  5. The decision to retire was taken after the final of the 2026 World Cup. · El Imparcial
  6. FIFA President Gianni Infantino posted a message on Instagram congratulating Messi on an extraordinary international career that has redefined the sport. · Record
  7. Gianni Infantino noted that Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is the player with the most appearances for the Argentina national team. · Record
  8. Gianni Infantino stated that Messi is the all-time top scorer and holds the record for the most matches played in World Cup history. · Record
  9. The report documents aggressive actions taken against the press during the tournament. · EL NORTE
  10. The report was released on September 2, 2026, and was elaborated jointly by various human rights defender organizations. · EL NORTE
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