Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39pm on 31 Aug 2026,Monday Sports
Lionel Messi has announced that he will retire from international football after a 20-year career with Argentina. His final match for the national team was the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Argentina lost 1-0. Messi said he made the decision two days after the final. The death of his father, Jorge, made him even more certain. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title. He also won two Copa América titles and the Finalissima. Messi scored 125 goals in 207 matches. He will continue playing for Inter Miami.
