Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

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• [● 73 SOURCES] Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team. 889noticias.mx · elmonterizo.com · cvinoticias.com · diez.bo · www.aek1924.gr · +16 more
• [● 14 SOURCES] The death of his father, Jorge Messi, influenced his decision to make the announcement public. abceconomia.co · kashmirlife.net · closeup.mx · contextohn.com · diariodelnorte.net · +2 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final during extra time. anninhthudo.vn · kashmirlife.net · www.bl-portal.com · belidemag.net · contextohn.com · +1 more
• [● 7 SOURCES] Messi concludes his international career with 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina. kashmirlife.net · belidemag.net · banjaluka.net · www.diarioformosa.net
• [● 17 SOURCES] Messi wrote his retirement announcement on July 21, two days after the 2026 World Cup final. closeup.mx
• [● 11 SOURCES] Messi's career with the national team spanned approximately 21 years. www.aek1924.gr
• [● 2 SOURCES] Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Messi won two Copa America titles.
• [● 14 SOURCES] Messi scored 125 goals for Argentina. www.aek1924.gr
• [● 5 SOURCES] The decision to retire was influenced by the death of his father, Jorge. www.aek1924.gr
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Messi made his debut for Argentina on August 17, 2005. www.aek1924.gr
• [● 14 SOURCES] Messi played 207 matches for the Argentina national team. www.aek1924.gr