# Argentina great Lionel Messi announces international retirement

https://mins.news/en/item/38960

- euronews, 2026-08-31 15:38 UTC
- Sports
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/argentina-great-lionel-messi-announces-retirement-from-international-football

> Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. The decision came shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which led the former Barcelona player to reconsider his future.

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