Argentine Press Hails Messi as Eternally Great After National Team Retirement

Argentine media outlets celebrated Lionel Messi's retirement from the national team as an eternal legacy.

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Lionel Messi, a 39-year-old Argentine footballer, announced his retirement from the national team on Monday. ^[1] The Argentine daily newspaper Olé reacted to the news by remembering Messi as eternal. ^[2] The Argentine press generally reacted to Messi's departure from the selection with high praise. ^[3] Messi affirmed that he always gave his all for the national team, not just in recent years, and fought to bring joy and pride to Argentines through football. ^[4] Messi described the decision as one that 'hurt and hurts the soul' but stated he understood it was the right moment to step away. ^[5] Veteran player Ángel Di María expressed that it was difficult to read about Messi's retirement and noted that he was born in the right century to witness Messi's achievements. ^[6]

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Lionel Messi, a 39-year-old Argentine footballer, announced his retirement from the national team on Monday. · RPP

The Argentine daily newspaper Olé reacted to the news by remembering Messi as eternal. · RPP

The Argentine press generally reacted to Messi's departure from the selection with high praise. · RPP

Messi affirmed that he always gave his all for the national team, not just in recent years, and fought to bring joy and pride to Argentines through football. · La Tercera

Messi described the decision as one that 'hurt and hurts the soul' but stated he understood it was the right moment to step away. · La Tercera

Veteran player Ángel Di María expressed that it was difficult to read about Messi's retirement and noted that he was born in the right century to witness Messi's achievements. · La Tercera

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