Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Renowned footballer Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national soccer team, marking the end of a nearly two-decade-long tenure. Messi played in six World Cups and guided Argentina to victory in 2022 during the tournament held in Qatar. Recently, he and the Argentina squad reached the final but narrowly lost to Spain.
The decision to retire has been a tough one for Messi, who expressed deep sorrow in an Instagram post. Despite this, he affirmed that he had given his all to the team not just in recent years but throughout his entire career. He vowed to always fight for the jersey, aiming to bring joy and pride to the Argentine fans through football.
Messi's retirement announcement follows just weeks after the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, who was 68 years old. Currently, the 39-year-old football star is engaged in club soccer with Inter Miami. This is breaking news, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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