Lionel Messi announced his farewell from the Argentine national team, at 39 years of age. The Argentine forward thus ends a successful international career with an impressive record of 125 goals scored in 207 matches played for the albiceleste.
The player acknowledged that the decision hurts him deeply, but stated that he feels the time has come to step away from the national team. This farewell marks the end of an era for Argentine football and for the fans who followed his career for nearly two decades.
