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September 1, 2026
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP):
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football yesterday, bringing to an end a 21-year career with the national team that was crowned by World Cup glory in 2022 and secured his place among the game’s greatest players.
“It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts deeply – but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.
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