Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" him but "the time has come".
The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.
In a statement on Instagram, Messi said he has given everything to the national side but now has "nothing left to give".
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