Lionel Messi announced that he will leave the Argentine national team after 20 years of international career. The decision was communicated through a long text posted on social media, which was reportedly written two days after the 2026 World Cup final.
In the statement, Messi thanked God for being Argentine, expressing gratitude for the country and the opportunity to represent the national team for two decades.
The player mentions that his time with the national team was marked by many "dreamed moments," referring to the achievements and experiences lived over the years with the national team.
Messi's farewell represents the end of an era in Argentine football, closing a two-decade international career that includes multiple conquests and records.
