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Lionel Messi Retires from Argentina National Team After World Cup Final

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team following the 2026 World Cup final and his father's death.

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Lionel Messi announced on July 21, 2026, that he is retiring from the Argentina national team following the World Cup final in North America. [1] Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed his retirement from the Colombian national team at age 33 following rumors in recent weeks. [2] Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed on the Win Sports program Saque Largo that he has ended his tenure with the Colombian national team. [3] Lionel Messi has represented Argentina in over 200 international matches throughout his career. [4] Messi stated that his decision to retire was influenced by the death of his father and the emotional toll of the recent World Cup final loss against Spain. [5] Colombia was eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a match against Switzerland ended in a scoreless draw and a penalty shootout that ended 4-3 in favor of the European team. [6] Quintero decided to step aside after the frustration of Colombia's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. [7] Quintero explained in an interview with Win Sports that he was stepping aside because he felt his time had come. [8] Juan Fernando Quintero stated he made the decision to retire from the national team in July, immediately after Colombia was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. [9] Quintero explained that he felt it was time to open space for other players within the selection process following the team's elimination. [10]
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  1. Lionel Messi announced on July 21, 2026, that he is retiring from the Argentina national team following the World Cup final in North America. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  2. Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed his retirement from the Colombian national team at age 33 following rumors in recent weeks. · ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World
  3. Juan Fernando Quintero confirmed on the Win Sports program Saque Largo that he has ended his tenure with the Colombian national team. · Valora Analitik
  4. Lionel Messi has represented Argentina in over 200 international matches throughout his career. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  5. Messi stated that his decision to retire was influenced by the death of his father and the emotional toll of the recent World Cup final loss against Spain. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  6. Colombia was eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a match against Switzerland ended in a scoreless draw and a penalty shootout that ended 4-3 in favor of the European team. · ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World
  7. Quintero decided to step aside after the frustration of Colombia's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. · ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World
  8. Quintero explained in an interview with Win Sports that he was stepping aside because he felt his time had come. · ColombiaOne: News from Colombia and the World
  9. Juan Fernando Quintero stated he made the decision to retire from the national team in July, immediately after Colombia was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. · Valora Analitik
  10. Quintero explained that he felt it was time to open space for other players within the selection process following the team's elimination. · Valora Analitik
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