Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, has announced his retirement from international football, saying he will no longer play for the Argentina national team.
On Monday, September 1, Messi announced his decision in a message on social media, describing it as a “painful” one and saying he understands that the time has come for him to step away from the national team.
The Argentine star said he made the decision to retire from international football two days after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. However, following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, he became more convinced than ever that it was the right decision.
Messi was one of the most influential players in the history of Argentina’s national team and achieved major honors with the country, including winning the FIFA World Cup and the Copa América.
However, his decision does not mark the end of his professional football career. His retirement applies only to international football, and he is expected to continue his club career.
Messi’s departure from the national team marks the end of one of the most illustrious chapters in Argentine football and brings the international career of one of the most decorated players in the history of the sport to a close.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
