# Lionel Messi Retires from Argentina National Team

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the national team at age 39.

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Lionel Messi, the 39-year-old Argentine football superstar, announced his retirement from the men's national football team. [^1]

El Universo reported in 2026 that researchers discovered why the liver stops healing even after a person stops drinking alcohol, identifying a dangerous 'cellular limbo' state in the liver as the cause. [^2]

Barcelona-based Mundo Deportivo and Sport placed the news of Lionel Messi's retirement at the top of their covers. [^3]

Madrid-based Marca placed Lionel Messi on its cover, stating he will leave an empty space that is impossible to fill in football. [^4]

El Universo's headline asserts that a 'Super El Niño' event is causing a devastating and complete alteration of the climate of New York. [^5]

The Sun in the United Kingdom mocked Lionel Messi on its online version by recalling his 2016 retirement announcement after losing a Copa America final. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Lionel Messi, the 39-year-old Argentine football superstar, announced his retirement from the men's national football team. (Buenos Aires Herald, News)
2. El Universo reported in 2026 that researchers discovered why the liver stops healing even after a person stops drinking alcohol, identifying a dangerous 'cellular limbo' state in the liver as the cause. (El Universo, News)
3. Barcelona-based Mundo Deportivo and Sport placed the news of Lionel Messi's retirement at the top of their covers. (Buenos Aires Herald, News)
4. Madrid-based Marca placed Lionel Messi on its cover, stating he will leave an empty space that is impossible to fill in football. (Buenos Aires Herald, News)
5. El Universo's headline asserts that a 'Super El Niño' event is causing a devastating and complete alteration of the climate of New York. (El Universo, News)
6. The Sun in the United Kingdom mocked Lionel Messi on its online version by recalling his 2016 retirement announcement after losing a Copa America final. (Buenos Aires Herald, News)

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