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Lionel Messi anuncia su retiro de la selección argentina: “Me vacié, ya no tengo más para dar”
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Messi had written the letter on July 21, but decided to make it public after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, on August 8. Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentine national team after more than two decades.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentine national team after more than two decades. The 39-year-old footballer revealed his decision in a letter, explaining that he had been reflecting on the end of his time with the team. He described the decision as one that "duele en el alma", but felt it was time to close that chapter.
Messi had written the letter on July 21, but decided to make it public after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, on August 8. His father's passing reportedly left him more convinced of his decision. Further details about Messi's retirement and his decision-making process are available from the source.
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