Messi Ends Argentina Career After Leading Team to 2022 World Cup Victory
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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at age 39, ending a storied career with Argentina. The decision comes after leading the South American nation to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022. Messi expressed that while the choice carries emotional weight, he believes the time has arrived for him to exit the stage and allow younger talent to flourish within the national team.
- Messi retires from international football as Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player
- World Cup 2022 victory in Qatar marked the pinnacle of his international career with the national team
- At 39, he stated he has nothing left to give and wants to make room for the next generation of players
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