Lionel Messi retires from Argentina via letter written after World Cup Final loss
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What happened
Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, with the Inter Miami forward sharing a heartfelt statement on social media written following their 2026 FIFA World Cup Final defeat
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