Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team this week. The 39-year-old soccer player concluded his international career following a tenure that included a World Cup victory and two Copa América titles. A new Michelob Ultra commercial commemorates his career achievements by featuring a long bar receipt that serves as a summary of his resume. The advertisement was released on September 2, 2026. This announcement marks the final chapter of Messi's time playing for his country.
- •Lionel Messi announced his international retirement this week.
- •The 39-year-old helped Argentina secure one World Cup and two Copa América titles.
- •Michelob Ultra released a commercial highlighting his national team accomplishments.
- •The advertisement uses a bar receipt to list Messi's career achievements.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi posts ad celebrating Argentina career: 'GOAT debate settled'
"The Michelob Ultra commercial runs through Messi's accomplishments with the Argentina national team after his international retirement.
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