Farewell, an era ends! Messi announces retirement from international football

The final against Spain has most likely become Messi's last match in the national team jersey.

Details: According to Argentine journalist Hernán Castillo, Lionel Messi informed his national teammates that the 2026 World Cup final against Spain was his last game for Argentina.

The source claims that after the match, the captain delivered an emotional speech in the dressing room, thanking the players and coaching staff.

However, there has been no official statement yet from Messi himself or the Argentine Football Federation. After the final, Messi thanked the fans for their support and congratulated Spain on their victory, but did not directly announce his retirement from international football.

Messi began his career with the Argentina national team in 2005. Since then, he has become a true living legend and an icon of his country, playing 207 matches and scoring 125 goals. With Argentina, Messi won the Copa América twice and lifted the World Cup trophy in 2022.

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