Messi Retires From Argentina Team

The 39-year-old superstar will continue playing for Inter Miami while leaving the international stage as one of the most accomplished players ever. Messi scored 125 international goals (second-most by a men's player) and appeared in three World Cup finals, winning the 2022 tournament where he earned his second Golden Ball award.

"Today, after what happened with my dad, I'm even more convinced of this decision than before," Messi said in a statement, referring to his father's recent passing. The decision comes after Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. sweetbonan.org