Lionel Messi announces he has retired from international soccer after playing his final match for Argentina. On Monday, he posts the decision on social media, marking the end of his international career.
Across coverage, outlets describe Messi’s record for Argentina and the timing of the announcement around his last appearance. City News Toronto notes he played 207 matches for Argentina, scoring 125 goals, and highlights that he won the 2022 World Cup. Fox Sports similarly reports that Messi steps away from the international stage after his last game for the national team, without adding additional details beyond the retirement announcement.
