- Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina after 22 years, a decision he said he made after the recent World Cup final loss and the death of his father.
- He departs as one of the game's all-time greats — a World Cup winner, 125 international goals, three World Cup finals and two World Cup Golden Balls.
- Messi will continue his club career with Inter Miami and said he’ll always support Argentina from the outside as a new generation comes through.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.