What to know

• From former teammates to stars and leagues from other sports, the announcement brought a cascade of reactions La entrada The world reacts to Messi’s farewell to international football se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.S1
• After winning one World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina, Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football. soccernews.com/">SoccerNews.S2
• Messi called it a 'a decision that hurt, and still hurts, deep in my soul, but I realise that the time has come.' The post Lionel Messi retires from international football first appeared on Three Men On a Boat.S3
• From six World Cups to Copa América and World Cup glory, Lionel Messi's Argentina career ended with records and achievements that defined his legacy.S4
• Messi announces his international retirement over one month after his side's Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final loss to Spain by 1-0 and just days after demise of his father, Jorge Messi. Messi's father died on August 8 in the central Argentine city of Rosa...S5
• The Argentina legend, Messi played his final World Cup for Argentina this summer, with his country losing 1-0 in the final to Spain.S6