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Lionel Messi Retires from Argentina National Team at 39

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after a 21-year career and 125 goals.

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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Monday, ending a 21-year career. [1] Messi scored 125 goals and won the 2022 World Cup title during his international career. [2] In his final match for Inter Miami at age 39, Lionel Messi scored four goals. [3] Coach Lionel Scaloni hinted he might step down at the end of the year following Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final. [4] Messi holds the records for the most games played (34) and most victories (23) in World Cup history. [5] Coach Lionel Scaloni suggested he might leave his position by the end of the year following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. [6] Messi debuted with the absolute selection in 2005 and became its all-time top scorer with 125 goals. [7] Lionel Messi played for the Argentina national team for over twenty years. [8] César Luis Menotti described Lionel Messi as a player who walks slowly to scan the defense and find weaknesses. [9] Jorge Valdano stated that Lionel Messi has transitioned from a genius to a wise man. [10]
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  1. Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Monday, ending a 21-year career. · Winnipeg Free Press
  2. Messi scored 125 goals and won the 2022 World Cup title during his international career. · Winnipeg Free Press
  3. In his final match for Inter Miami at age 39, Lionel Messi scored four goals. · Clarín
  4. Coach Lionel Scaloni hinted he might step down at the end of the year following Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final. · Winnipeg Free Press
  5. Messi holds the records for the most games played (34) and most victories (23) in World Cup history. · Winnipeg Free Press
  6. Coach Lionel Scaloni suggested he might leave his position by the end of the year following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  7. Messi debuted with the absolute selection in 2005 and became its all-time top scorer with 125 goals. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  8. Lionel Messi played for the Argentina national team for over twenty years. · Clarín
  9. César Luis Menotti described Lionel Messi as a player who walks slowly to scan the defense and find weaknesses. · Clarín
  10. Jorge Valdano stated that Lionel Messi has transitioned from a genius to a wise man. · Clarín
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