Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

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• [● 8 SOURCES] Messi played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for the Argentina national team. laprimera.pe · www.cmjornal.pt · www.centroamerica360.com · delpais.com.pe · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · +1 more
• [● 9 SOURCES] Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on August 31, 2026. laprimera.pe · meridianodigital.com.ar · www.cmjornal.pt · xeudeportes.mx · informacionregional.com.ar · +1 more
• [● 25 SOURCES] His international career included winning the 2021 and 2024 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. laprimera.pe · www.cmjornal.pt · noticiasargentinas.com · diarioparaguayo.com · www.liputan6.com · +17 more
• [● 32 SOURCES] The AFA will hold a tribute during the next matchday by pausing all male and female matches at the 10-minute mark for one minute of applause. meridianodigital.com.ar · www.cmjornal.pt · informacionregional.com.ar · noticiasargentinas.com · diarioparaguayo.com · +23 more
• [● 31 SOURCES] Clubs with giant screens are required to play an AFA institutional tribute video before matches. meridianodigital.com.ar · www.cmjornal.pt · informacionregional.com.ar · noticiasargentinas.com · diarioparaguayo.com · +23 more
• [● 10 SOURCES] Messi wrote his retirement letter on July 21, 2026, following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final. laprimera.pe · www.cmjornal.pt · diarioparaguayo.com · diez.bo · icndigital.com · +5 more
• [● 2 SOURCES] Messi will continue playing for Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 season. laprimera.pe · www.centroamerica360.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] Lionel Messi's family wealth is estimated to have reached $1 billion. www.centroamerica360.com · delpais.com.pe · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] FC Como midfielder Nico Paz is considered a likely candidate to inherit the number 10 jersey. trivela.com.br
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Proposed exhibition matches in China collapsed because organizers required Messi's participation.
• [● 26 SOURCES] Messi scored 125 goals in 207 matches for the Argentina national team. www.liputan6.com · www.centroamerica360.com · diarioparaguayo.com · laprimera.pe · www.eleco.com.ar · +19 more
• [DISPUTED] Messi's final match for Argentina was the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. diarioparaguayo.com · laprimera.pe · www.cmjornal.pt · cryptobriefing.com · www.centroamerica360.com · +17 more