Lionel Messi Calls Time on International Soccer After World Cup Heartbreak

Photo Credit: Michael Steele/Getty Images Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina's national team after the team lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain. The 39-year-old star said the decision had been painful, but the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi, strengthened his resolve. Lionel Messi reflected on Argentina's World Cup loss before making his retirement decision The 39-year-old football star shared a handwritten message on Instagram along with a photo of three pages covered in notes and a pen placed beside them. In the post, Messi spoke about his retirement and . . .