What to know

• Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after leading the team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which they lost to Spain.S1
• The Argentine football superstar published a heartfelt message on Instagram less than a month after his father’s passing La entrada Lionel Messi announces retirement from national team se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.S2
• Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team weeks after losing to Spain in the World Cup final.S3
• The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona player to consider his future.S4
• "It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram.S5
• The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.S6
• Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his remarkable 20-year career with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old made the announcement today, August 31, saying he has reached a point where he has nothing...S7