Lionel Messi called up by Argentina for international break

The Argentinian soccer star announced on Aug. 31 that his time on the national team has come to an end, two weeks after he lost in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Lionel Messi is set to play one final game for the Argentina national team on October 6 after confirming his retirement. Messi, who took his country to the 2026 World Cup final and lost to Spain, announced he would be stepping away from the international stage at the very end of August.

Lionel Messi has been known to change his mind from time to time, and he is at it once again. Despite announcing his retirement from international play at the end of August, the consensus greatest futbol player of all-time will represent Argentina in a friendly match against West African nation Benin on Oct. 6, per The Athletic’s Colin Millar. This […] The post Lionel Messi to play 'last dance' game with Argentina appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lionel Messi announced his international retirement following Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and he will make his final appearance next month.

Messi announced on Aug. 31 he was retiring from Argentina's national team after leading them to three World Cup finals.

Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad ahead of the upcoming international break, despite announcing his retirement from international football

Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been afforded a call-up to the latest Argentine national team squad for the upcoming international break.This comes with a view to affording the veteran attacker a fitt...

Time to say goodbye.The Argentine national team has just unveiled the list of players called up for the upcoming international break... and Lionel Messi is on it!Although La Pulga announced his intern...