Lionel Messi announces he is retiring from Argentina’s national team
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, citing a desire to step away after a legendary career. His tenure included a 2022 World Cup victory and multiple Copa América titles.
Why it matters
This confirms the end of an era for Argentine football and provides a summary of one of the most successful international careers in the sport.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from his country’s national team. “After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the National Team,” Messi said in a statement on Instagram. “It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts deep down – but I understand that the time has come. I swear to you that I always gave it my all – not just in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too; I always fought and left everything on the field for this jersey, to bring you joy and make you feel proud to be Argentine through football.” Messi’s glittering career with the national team includes one World Cup trophy in 2022, two runners-up medals in 2014 and 2026, two Copa…
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