BREAKING NEWS: LIONEL MESSI RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football
BREAKING NEWS: LIONEL MESSI RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing his extraordinary Argentina career to an end.
The 39-year-old superstar will no longer represent the Argentina national team, ending more than two decades of service to La Albiceleste.
Messi leaves international football as a World Cup winner, two-time Copa América champion and Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer, having cemented his place among the greatest players in football history.
His decision comes after Argentina’s run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where they finished runners-up to Spain.
An era has come to an end. 🇦🇷💔
More details to follow on NISTYFOOTBALL.com.
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Published Monday, 31 August 2026 · Last updated Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Published through the Nisty Football newsroom.
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