Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 31 Aug 2026,Monday Sports
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 20 years with Argentina. The 39-year-old shared his decision on Instagram on August 31. Messi said he decided to retire two days after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain. He added that the death of his father made him even more certain about the decision. Messi played 207 matches for Argentina and scored 125 goals. He led the team to the 2022 World Cup title and two Copa América trophies. He will continue playing club football for Inter Miami.
