Soccer-‘All the Joy He Gave Us’: Argentines Thank Messi as He Announces International Retirement
- Lionel Messi retired from international football on September 1, 2026, after a record 207 appearances and scoring 125 goals for Argentina, winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América titles.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Messi's extraordinary career, magical talent, and global influence in an Instagram post following his retirement announcement.
- Messi announced his retirement days after Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain and the death of his father, Jorge Messi, recognizing the emergence of young talents.
- Messi will continue playing at club level with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, while FIFA and the Argentine Football Association publicly thanked him for his legacy and professionalism.
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Soccer-‘All the joy he gave us’: Argentines thank Messi as he announces international retirement
By Leila Miller and Horacio Fernando Soria BUENOS AIRES, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Argentines saluted Lionel Messi on Monday after the soccer great confirmed the news many had long expected but still found painful: his retirement from the national team. “It...
PRESS REVIEW - The Argentine star announced this Monday, 38 years old, that her adventure with Albiceleste is over. The world press pays tribute to her.
Lionel Messi's decision to put an end to his stage with the Argentine team provoked numerous reactions in the world of football. One of the most prominent was Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, who dedicated a message to the captain of the Albiceleste to recognize the extraordinary trajectory he built during his years defending the colors of his country.Infantino highlighted the impact Messi has had both on the playing field and among fans.
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