By the numbers: A look at Lionel Messi's 21 years with Argentina
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What happened
Lionel Messi has graced a soccer field with Argentina for the last time. Arguably the greatest player of all time, Messi announced his retirement from the international game on Monday to bring an end to 21 years of service for his country. Messi won the World Cup once, in Qatar in 2022.
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