🔴 Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years
Summary
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team after 21 years. He played six World Cups, won the 2022 tournament, and reached the 2026 final before retiring at age 39.Key Facts
- Messi started playing for Argentina in 2005 in a friendly match against Hungary.
- He played six World Cups with Argentina.
- Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
- He led Argentina to the final in 2026, where they lost to Spain.
- Messi announced his retirement on Instagram, saying it was a difficult decision.
- He expressed pride in his achievements and the joy he brought to Argentina through football.
- Messi’s father passed away in August, which made him doubt continuing his football career.
- He currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, with a contract until 2028.
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