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Lionel Messi announces he is retiring from Argentina’s national team
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Messi's career with the national team has been notable, including a World Cup trophy won in 2022 and two runners-up medals. Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina's national team.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina's national team. The Argentine superstar made the announcement on Instagram, stating that he has given it a lot of thought. He expressed that the decision hurt and still hurts, but he understands it is time.
Messi's career with the national team has been notable, including a World Cup trophy won in 2022 and two runners-up medals. He stated that he always gave his all and fought to bring joy and pride to Argentine fans through football.
Further details on Messi's retirement are available from the source, including his full statement on Instagram.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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