Messi Retires From Argentina After 22 Years

After playing his last match for Argentina, the 39-year-old soccer legend said, "After all this time since the final, and after thinking about it a lot, I want to tell everyone that I'm retiring from the national team." Messi's decision comes after Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and was influenced by the recent death of his father, Jorge.

Messi departs as one of the most accomplished players in international soccer history, with 125 career international goals (second-most by a men's player) and 21 World Cup goals (second-most in tournament history). While he will continue playing for Inter Miami, he leaves behind a legacy that includes leading Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and two Copa América titles. chincha.pl