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Why Lionel Messi announced his retirement from football

BBC News Brasil31 August 2026 at 16:57

Argentine star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine National Team. The decision was classified by the player himself as "painful." Messi stated that he understands that "the time has come" to leave the national team. The announcement marked the end of a distinguished international career with the albiceleste jersey.

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