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[^1]\n\nSoccer teams across Argentina will pay tribute to Lionel Messi with a mid-game minute of applause during their next match following his decision to retire from international duty. [^2]\n\nLionel Messi, 39 years old, announced his retirement from the Argentine national team on Monday via a handwritten letter stating he has nothing left to give. [^3]\n\nThe Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Wednesday that it will honor Lionel Messi with a minute of applause in all stadiums across Argentina where official competitions are held this weekend. [^4]\n\nMessi led Argentina to the World Cup title in 2022 as well as two other World Cup finals, and made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals - both national records. [^5]\n\nThe 39-year-old Messi, who wore the No. 10 jersey for Argentina, announced on Monday he will no longer play for the national team after 21 years of service. [^6]\n\nMessi played over 200 matches for the national team between 2005 and the 2026 World Cup final, scoring 125 goals and recording 68 assists. [^7]\n\nThe tribute will occur during the next match dates for all categories of all disciplines, including Once, Futsal, and Beach Soccer, with play stopping at the tenth minute of the first half. 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