- Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina two days after the World Cup final loss to Spain, finishing with 207 caps and 125 goals; he’ll keep playing club soccer for Inter Miami.
- He leaves as a World Cup-winning captain (Qatar 2022) who also helped Argentina win consecutive continental titles (2021 and 2024), cementing his GOAT legacy.
- Messi had briefly retired in 2016 before returning for more glory; this time he said he’s done—an emotional decision influenced by his father’s recent death.
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