Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-09-01 05:21 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Latin America, World News
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Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.
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