Messi retires from international football

As the Argentinian legend exits the global stage, who is waiting in the wings?

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The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022 Anyone who was present at Lionel Scaloni’s press conference immediately after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New…

Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired "millions of children worldwide," following the Argentine retiring from international football.

Arguably the greatest player of all time, Messi announced his retirement from the international game on Monday to bring an end to 21 years of service for his country

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The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.

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Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement

Messi announced his international retirement on Monday after two decades with Argentina's national team, a tenure headlined by a World Cup title in 2022

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“There isn’t much time left, and different chapters are coming to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot,” the 2022 World Cup winner wrote on Instagram.

Messi retires as Argentina's most-capped player and its all-time leading goalscorer, with 207 appearances and 125 goals

Messi admitted that leaving Argentina was an extremely difficult decision, but said he now understands that the time has come

Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Doha on December 18, 2022. — AFP Lionel Messi

The country’s star forward won the 2022 World Cup and is the second top scorer in the tournament’s history

He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.

The all-time Argentina legend announced on social media Monday that he has retired from international soccer, marking the end of a career that saw him don the white and powder blue 207 times, with 125 goals and the 2022 World Cup to his name.

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39.

"I’ve given everything I had; I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are some great young players coming up who deserve to be here," said the 2022 World Cup winner.

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Messi's contract with Major League Soccer club Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season