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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The 39-year-old made this announcement on his Instagram account. From Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer. The 39-year-old made this announcement on his Instagram account. He described the decision as one that hurt and still hurts deeply, but acknowledged that the time has come.
Messi represented Argentina for two decades before making this decision. His statement on Instagram expressed the difficulty of this choice.
Further details about Messi's retirement from international soccer are available from the source, including his full statement on Instagram.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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