Sports · 31 August 2026
Messi retires from Argentina: The two reasons behind his exit
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He confirmed the painful choice on 21 July, explaining that losing to Spain and his father Jorge's passing hurried things along. The forward feels he has no more to offer the national side and wants emerging young players to take over. The Qatar World Cup champion leaves after two decades, finishing his international run with 124 goals.
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