Lionel Messi Says Goodbye to Argentina | End of an Era | ZO1J

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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional end to his legendary career with Argentina. The 39-year-old confirmed that he will no longer play for the Argentina national team after more than two decades representing his country. Messi finishes his international career as Argentina's record appearance-maker and all-time leading scorer, with 207 appearances and 125 goals. Messi's journey with Argentina included years of heartbreak before becoming one of the greatest redemption stories in football. He won the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América before leading Argentina to another World Cup final in 2026. His final international appearance came in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, where Argentina suffered a 1–0 defeat. From the disappointment of the 2014 World Cup final and Copa América defeats to finally lifting the World Cup in Qatar, Messi's Argentina career became a story of heartbreak, redempti

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