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Aug 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina duty

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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, saying he will no longer play for the Argentina national team. The announcement was made in connection with his international career and his decision to step away from representing Argentina.
WHO: Lionel Messi
WHAT: Announced he will no longer play for the Argentina national team
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (12): ABC Australia, ABC News, Al Jazeera, BBC News, Buenos Aires Times, CBS News, Dawn Pakistan, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, Fox News, France 24, NBC News

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