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[^2]\n\nJuan Fernando Quintero, a 33-year-old midfielder for Independiente Medellín, confirmed on September 2 that he is retiring from the Colombian national football team. [^3]\n\nArgentina finished as runners-up in the 2026 World Cup before Messi's retirement. [^4]\n\nMessi stated in his letter that he has played 207 matches for the team and that it is time to make way for new generations. [^5]\n\nArgentina won the Copa América in July 2021, with Messi scoring the winning goal against Brazil. [^6]\n\nMessi finished his international career as the all-time top scorer for the Argentina national team. [^7]\n\nJuan Fernando Quintero made his debut for the Colombian national team on October 16, 2012, in a friendly match against Cameroon under coach José Pékerman. [^8]\n\nQuintero scored his first goal for Colombia in the 2014 World Cup against Ivory Coast, entering the match in the 70th minute. [^9]\n\nQuintero stated that he felt the moment had arrived to step aside following the frustration of the World Cup elimination. [^10]\n\nMessi expressed that he has given everything for the team, including during the years before winning major titles. 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