Lionel Messi retires from international football 2026

Lionel Messi has retired from international football.

He had a career spanning more than two decades, which saw the now 39-year-old winning three major trophies for Argentina, including the 2022 World Cup.

He had hinted towards a retirement after the passing of his dad last month.

Sharing a handwritten note on Instagram, he wrote: “I love, have loved, and will always love being part of the national team.

“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.”

Lionel Messi retires from international football 2026

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IUSTITIA.BG – Investigations 2009-2026 2026-08-31 23:37:25