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Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina After 207 Caps
9/2/2026
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- Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football.
- He made 207 appearances for Argentina's national team.
- He scored 125 goals, the most in Argentina's history.
- Messi cried after Argentina lost to Spain in the World Cup final.
- The final took place on July 19, 2026 in the East Rutherford, N.J.
