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Messi retires from international football
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August 31, 2026
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5:00Now PlayingArgentina's Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football.
Posting on his Instagram account, he said: "After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I am retiring from the National Team.
"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deep down - but I understand that the time has come."
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