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Messi leaves Argentina national team after two decades of glory and heartbreak
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Messi leaves Argentina national team after two decades of glory and heartbreak

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  • Aug 31, 2026 Updated Sep 1, 2026
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Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

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Lionel Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina 

Lionel Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina 

Lionel Messi retired from international soccer after nearly two decades, concluding a career highlighted by lifting the World Cup in 2022 and achieving a lasting legacy with Argentina beyond Diego Maradona’s shadow.

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