# Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi, 39, retires from international play

https://mins.news/en/item/38976

- CBC News, 2026-08-31 15:42 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/lionel-messi-argentina-retirement-international-soccer-9.7326682?cmp=rss

> Lionel Messi, 39, has ended his career as a player for Argentina’s national team after nearly two decades representing the country.

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