Lionel Messi retires from international soccer after Argentina career

After more than two decades, Lionel Messi is bringing his highly decorated international career to an end.

After a storied career, the 39-year-old decides it is time to be done.

Here's what Messi said in his international retirement statement.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. The Argentina captain confirmed the decision in a social media post, bringing a legendary national team career to an end.

Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football with a heartfelt Instagram post.

A 39-year-old retiring from international football is hardly a shock, but when that player is Lionel Messi, it's still going to make headlines around the globe. The Argentinian maestro, the elite #10 who is arguably the greatest player of all time, the player who showed at the 2026 World Cup he still has plenty to …

"It was a decision that hurt - and still hurts deeply - but I understand that the time has come," Messi said on his official Instagram account.

Argentina's Lionel Messi will retire from international soccer, ending a legendary, record-breaking tenure, he announced Monday on Instagram.

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Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Arguably one of the greatest to ever play, the Argentine is hanging up his international boots

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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football aged 39.