Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina
Summary
Lionel Messi announced he is retiring from playing soccer for the Argentina national team after nearly 20 years. He played in six World Cups, won the 2022 World Cup, and scored 125 goals for Argentina. Messi plans to keep playing for his club team, Inter Miami.Key Facts
- Messi is 39 years old and announced his retirement on Instagram.
- He played in six World Cups, tying the record for most appearances.
- Messi won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with Argentina.
- He scored 125 goals for Argentina, the most in the country’s history.
- In the 2026 World Cup, Messi scored 8 goals, one less than the top scorer.
- Messi wrote his retirement letter shortly after the 2026 World Cup final but delayed sharing it due to his father’s illness and passing.
- His father, Jorge Messi, died on August 8 in Rosario, Argentina.
- Messi will continue his soccer career with Inter Miami, where he recently scored four goals in one match.
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