Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Messi Announces Retirement from International Football
In an emotional statement, Lionel Messi reveals he will never play for Argentina again after World Cup heartbreak.
L. Messi
player
Who
Lionel Messi
What
Announced retirement from international football
When
Statement written two days after World Cup final
What happened. Lionel Messi has announced he will never play for Argentina again after the World Cup, releasing an emotional statement.
- Messi's decision comes after World Cup heartbreak.
- He shared the words he wrote two days after the final.
Messi's retirement marks the end of an era for Argentina's national team.
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