In world-shaking news, Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his retirement from international football. The Rosario-born star will no longer wear the Argentina national team shirt, bringing an iconic...

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Yahoo Sports
In world-shaking news, Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his retirement from international football. The Rosario-born star will no longer wear the Argentina national team shirt, bringing an iconic...
BBC Football
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
Guardian Football
Argentina great’s last game was in World Cup final Player’s father Jorge passed away earlier in August Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international duty with Argentina after winning 207 caps. Messi, who made his Argentina debut in 2005, won the World Cup in 2022 and was a runner-up this summer and in 2014. He also secured two Copa América titles. Continue reading...
Reuters
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi announces he will be leaving Argentina's national team reut.rs/4gDN0fQ
The New York Times left
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Argentina captain Lionel Messi has retired from international football following this summer’s World Cup. Messi said the decision “hurts deep in my soul”, but added that he “realises the time has come.” nyti.ms/4y6W4ks
Spectrum News center
Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina
The Guardian left
Argentina’s Lionel Messi retires from international football: ‘This hurts me a lot’
Sporting News
Lionel Messi, the greatest soccer player of all-time, has taken a major step towards the end of his career.
Al Jazeera center
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.
CNN left
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi announces he is retiring from Argentina's national team https://cnn.it/4gsifvw
Fox News right
Lionel Messi revealed the emotional decision to retire from Argentina's national team after six World Cups and 98 international goals scored.
The Washington Post left
Breaking news: Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi has announced he is retiring from Argentina’s national team. He is still expected to play in Major League Soccer in the United States.
Deadline
Two days after scoring a stunning four goals in Inter Miami’s 7-1 victory over CF Montreal, Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from international play. In a post, the 2022 World Cup champion made the long anticipated move official. “Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that […]
Bloomberg News center
Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football with immediate effect