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flag Lionel Messi retired from international football on October 2, 2025, after leading Argentina to World Cup and Copa América success.

flag Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina's victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, marking the end of a storied international career. flag The decision, confirmed on October 2, 2025, comes after a decade of leading his nation on the global stage, including pivotal roles in the 2022 World Cup triumph and the 2024 Copa América final. flag Messi cited personal reasons and a desire to focus on his club career with Inter Miami. flag His departure concludes a chapter in which he became Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and a symbol of national pride.

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