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Messi Retires from Argentina with 3-0 Win Over Benin in Emotional Buenos Aires Farewell

Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international career on October 6, 2026, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match, billed as 'The Last Tango,' marked his 208th cap and featured a massive crowd of over 85,000 fans. Despite a lackluster performance by the Argentine side, the event served as a national farewell, with Messi addressing the crowd and confirming his retirement from national duty while continuing his club career with Inter Miami.

via The Guardian|

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Messi Ends International Career, Capping 21-Year Era with 125 Goals

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football at age 39, concluding a 21-year career with the Argentina national team. The decision, announced on Monday, follows the recent passing of his father, Jorge, and marks the end of a record-setting tenure that includes 207 appearances and 125 goals. Although Messi described the choice as emotionally painful, he stated that the time had come to step away from the national jersey. He will continue his professional career with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer for at least two more years. The retirement closes a chapter that included winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles, as well as finishing as runner-up in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain. Tributes from peers, officials, and family have highlighted his status as a global icon and a pivotal figure in modern football history.

via Al Jazeera|

#argentina-national-team #inter-miami #international-retirement

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Messi’s Handwritten Farewell Marks End of Argentina’s Golden Era

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, ending a 21-year tenure with Argentina. The 39-year-old announced his departure via a handwritten letter on Instagram, citing personal exhaustion and the recent death of his father, Jorge. Although he lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain, Messi leaves as the nation’s all-time top scorer with 125 goals in 207 caps. He will continue his club career with Inter Miami, where he recently scored four goals. The announcement has triggered a nationwide wave of emotional tributes, with fans and officials mourning the end of an era defined by the 2022 World Cup victory and Copa America titles. While the Argentine Football Association plans a farewell match, the team faces uncertainty regarding future fixtures and leadership under coach Lionel Scaloni.

via The Guardian|

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