# Lionel Messi says he is retiring from playing for Argentina

https://mins.news/en/item/39001

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-31 16:10 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2026-08-31/argentina-captain-lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football-at-age-of-39?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a95a7612732d80001646ca6

> Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39.

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