At 39, Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina National Team
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentina national team at the age of 39, after nearly two decades representing the national squad. Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the Qatar 2022 tournament and led Argentina to the final in 2026, where they lost to Spain. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," Messi expressed on his official Instagram account. "I swear I always gave my all; not just in these last years when we won everything, but also before. I always fought and left my soul on the field for this jersey, to bring you joy and make you proud to be Argentine through football."
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