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Messi announces retirement from Argentina after 20 years with the national team

Portal O Dia31 August 2026 at 13:22

Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team this Monday, ending a 20-year cycle wearing the jersey of the country's senior team.

The ace confirmed the decision during a press conference held at the Argentine National Team Training Center.

Over two decades, the player accumulated numerous titles and records with the albiceleste jersey, becoming the top scorer in the history of the Argentine national team.

The retirement marks the end of an era for Argentine football, which will have to seek new paths for the national team after the departure of its main icon.

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