AELionel Messi has retired from international football after a 21-year career with the Argentine national team. He led Argentina to the 2026 World Cup final, where they lost to Spain, and cited personal reasons including his father's recent passing as factors in his decision. Messi concludes his career as Argentina's all-time top scorer and appearance-maker with 125 goals in 207 games. He also holds records for playing in six consecutive World Cups and scoring 21 goals across those tournaments. Messi's legacy includes a World Cup title (2022), multiple Copa América championships, and numerous individual awards such as eight Ballon d’Or trophies.
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