Lionel Messi announces he is retiring from international football, saying he will no longer play for the Argentina national team. Multiple outlets report the decision is communicated in a post on Instagram, marking the end of a long international career.
The reports describe Messi as Argentina’s captain and a highly decorated figure in the team’s recent history. Euronews adds additional personal context, saying the decision comes shortly after the death of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, prompting him to reassess his future. Other outlets focus mainly on the announcement itself and the conclusion of his international playing career, without emphasizing the timing or personal circumstances.
Across coverage, the core point is consistent: Messi’s retirement from international football is presented as his choice, delivered directly through his own statement on social media. The decision ends a tenure that the outlets characterize as record-breaking and widely regarded as among the most prominent in modern international football.
