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'Me Vacié': Lionel Messi says goodbye to the Argentina national team and closes golden cyclePhoto by yasheshajmera0 on Pexels
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'Me Vacié': Lionel Messi says goodbye to the Argentina national team and closes golden cycle

SAPO Notícias31 August 2026 at 17:36

Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina national team, officially announced his farewell to the Albiceleste through a handwritten letter. The 39-year-old player formalized the end of his cycle with the national team after two decades of international career.

In the letter, Messi used the expression "I emptied myself. I have nothing more to give" to explain the reasons for his retirement from international football. The text conveys the emotion of ending a period marked by achievements and total dedication to the Argentine jersey.

The farewell ends a period of world glories and memorable performances with the Argentina national team. Messi leaves as a legacy a trajectory of excellence that marked the history of Argentine and world football.

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