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"The time has come". Lionel Messi announces his farewell to the Argentine national teamPhoto by Gera Cejas on Pexels
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"The time has come". Lionel Messi announces his farewell to the Argentine national team

RTP Notícias31 August 2026 at 16:50

Lionel Messi announced, this Monday, his farewell to the Argentine football national team, through a post on social media.

The announcement was made a month and 12 days after the World Cup 2026 final, which Argentina lost to Spain 0-1.

Messi, considered one of the greatest football players of all time, thus ends his international career with the Argentine national team.

The decision was shared publicly with his followers on social media, marking the end of an era in Argentine football.

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