Messi retires from international football
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” him but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. In [...] The post Messi retires from international…
Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football, a decision that has deeply saddened him. Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022, marked his exit after a stellar career. In an Instagram post, he expressed that he has given everything to the national team, but now has "nothing left to give."
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner stated that time is running short, and this chapter of his life is coming to an end. Despite his deep attachment to the national team, Messi emphasized that young talent is blossoming behind him, who deserve opportunities. His retirement announcement came shortly after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2022 World Cup final, a loss which further reinforced his resolve to step away from international football.
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