Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:37am on 07 Oct 2026,Wednesday Sports
Lionel Messi’s Argentina story has ended after a career that transformed him from an “international failure” into the country’s undisputed leader. Early in his career, Messi faced criticism for Argentina’s repeated defeats in major finals, despite reaching the 2014 World Cup final and Copa America finals. He briefly retired from international football in 2016 before returning. Messi later led Argentina to the 2021 Copa America, 2022 World Cup and another Copa America title. At the 2026 World Cup, he scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists in 7 matches. His Argentina career ends with 126 goals and a lasting legacy. (PC: BBC)
