Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, putting an end to his international career with the "albi-celeste" formation.
The forward made his debut for Argentina's senior national team on August 17, 2005, thus beginning a trajectory of almost two decades in service of the South American country.
Messi's decision marks the end of an era for Argentine football, which saw the player become one of the greatest symbols of world sport throughout his international career.
