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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football for Argentina via a handwritten note posted after the World Cup final, triggering an outpouring of tributes from teammates, fans and commentators. He will continue playing at club level with Inter Miami, with two international fixtures still on the horizon, while Argentina grapples with federation turmoil amid the end of an era.
Messi has announced he is retiring from international football after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals for Argentina, saying the time is right to leave the national team with peace and pride after Argentina’s World Cup triumph in 2022 and Copa America titles; he will continue to play for Inter Miami, but the final chapter is shaped by his father’s death and a bittersweet sunset to an era as Argentina’s talisman.
Beckham and Mourinho led tributes to Lionel Messi after the Argentine star announced his international retirement, praising his impact on millions, his World Cup 2022 triumph, and Copa America titles, while teammates and officials lauded his 125 goals in 207 caps and the era-defining legacy he leaves in Argentina’s football history.