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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina National Team After 21 Years

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football after 207 appearances, ending a legendary era for Argentina and leaving fans and the sport grappling with the impact of his departure.

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Messi retires from Argentina after World Cup final loss

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Argentina Football Federation expresses gratitude to Messi

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Messi's retirement sparks heartbreak and concern in Argentina

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Messi announces retirement on Instagram after painful decision

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FIFA president, Di María pay tribute to Messi

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Messi retires with 207 caps and 125 goals for Argentina

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  1. Messi mostra camisa especial para jogo de despedida da Argentina
    Notícias ao Minuto
  2. Lionel Messi onthult speciaal tenue met GOAT-tintje voor 208e en laatste interland: ’Een shirt voor het leven’
    Telegraaf

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  1. Messi mostra camisa especial para jogo de despedida da Argentina; veja
    CNN Brasil
  2. L'Argentine et Adidas dévoilent le maillot d'adieu de Lionel Messi à l'Albiceleste
    L'Équipe

7 articles

  1. Messi convocato dall'Argentina, il 6 ottobre a Buenos Aires l'ultima volta con la maglia albiceleste
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  2. Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in October 6 friendly against Benin
    Al Jazeera
  3. Leo Messi convocato con l’Argentina, che gli sta preparando una grande festa per l’addio alla nazionale
    Fanpage
  4. Lionel Messi convoqué avec l'Argentine pour faire ses adieux internationaux contre le Bénin le 6 octobre
    Franceinfo
  5. „Letzter Tango“ – Messi zurück im Kader von Argentiniens Nationalmannschaft
    DIE WELT

16 articles

  1. ¡El último baile del ‘10’! Messi tendrá su partido de despedida con la Selección en Buenos Aires
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  2. Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
    The Hindu
  3. Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly
    BBC Football
  4. Retired Messi named to Argentina squad for Oct. 6 farewell game
    ESPN FC
  5. Lionel Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell ⁠appearance in friendly
    Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian

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  1. The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi
    Al Jazeera
  2. Stadium erupts as match paused in Argentina to honour Lionel Messi - Watch
    Times of India