Lionel Messi announces Monday that he is retiring from Argentina’s national soccer team. Multiple outlets report the decision comes via a social media post, and it follows his recent form for Inter Miami, including a high-scoring match against CF Montreal two days earlier.
The reports agree that Messi will continue his playing career in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. CBS News and Deadline note he remains with Inter Miami, while the Free Press Journal and The Express Tribune add that his contract runs through the end of the 2028 MLS season, meaning international retirement does not end his club commitments.
Outlets also provide context on Messi’s international career, including his long tenure and World Cup appearances. NBC News highlights that he played in six World Cups and won in 2022, while The Free Press Journal describes Messi’s statement indicating he will no longer be part of the national team as a player. Other coverage speculates on potential future roles, including whether he could stay connected to football or Argentina in a non-playing capacity, but no official alternative position is reported across sources.
