Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: Watch him while you still can
Summary
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football at age 39, ending a remarkable career with Argentina. He played in six World Cups, won the 2022 tournament, and was a key player in multiple major victories before focusing on his club career in the United States.Key Facts
- Messi played in six men's World Cups, with 34 total appearances, a record.
- He jointly holds the record for most tournaments played with Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa.
- Messi scored or assisted 185 times in 207 games for Argentina.
- He led Argentina to win the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América.
- Messi announced his international retirement shortly after his father’s death.
- He currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) with a contract through 2028.
- Despite his international retirement, Messi remains a top player in MLS, recently scoring four goals in a single match.
- His retirement highlights the end of an era in international soccer but does not necessarily mean he will retire from club soccer soon.
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