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Lionel Messi retires from international soccer

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Why FIFA won’t allow Argentina to retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt

The iconic Albiceleste No. 10 is vacant following Messi’s decision to quit international soccer.

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Lionel Messi retires from international soccer after leading Argentina to 2026 FIFA World Cup final

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Lionel Messi: Little-Known FIFA Rule Blocks Argentina From Retiring Number 10 Shirt

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Soccer matches in Argentina to pause to honour Lionel Messi

The Argentine Football Association have announced that soccer matches in Argentina are going to pause in the 10th minute in order to pay tribute to Lionel Messi.

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Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona’s ‘heaviest ever’ No10 shirt going to Argentina wonderkid after ‘internal’ talks

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How Does Messi's Retirement Compare to Maradona's?

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Messi to get mid-game tribute by soccer teams across Argentina after international retirement

The 39-year-old Messi, who wore the No. 10 jersey for Argentina, announced on Monday he will no longer play for the national team after 21 years of service.

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Lionel Messi Retires: How The Right Diet, Training And Recovery Regimen Kept Him Going

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Too painful for fantasy, too perfect for fiction: The story of Lionel Messi and Argentina

Journalist Piers Morgan calls Lionel Messi 'shameless'

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Journalist Piers Morgan calls Lionel Messi ‘shameless’ after recent GOAT debate comment

British journalist Piers Morgan has long been a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Piers Morgan challenges Lionel Messi’s place above Cristiano Ronaldo. Then one international record becomes his argument

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Lionel Messi aims dig at Cristiano Ronaldo, settles GOAT debate with cheeky video

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Lionel Messi in his 30s was one of the best international players ever

In the decade after his short-lived first retirement, the Argentina talisman upended previous narratives and solidified his place in history

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Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

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Lionel Messi Retirement: The 21-Year Argentina Journey From Heartbreak To Glory

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Lionel Messi’s retirement from Argentina national team earns tribute from embattled FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

Star player Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football , sharing an emotional farewell to Argentina. He revealed that he had initially planned to step away just two days after the World Cup final but chose to wait before announcing,

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Messi's remarkable journey

FIFA takes a trip down memory lane to relive the occasional lows and frequent highs in Lionel Messi’s exceptional international career.

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Messi, the player with the most penalties taken and missed in FIFA World Cup history

Lionel Messi made history once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, although this time for an unwanted record. After missing a penalty against Egypt, the Argentina captain became the player with both the most penalties taken and the most penalties missed in ...

Thank you, Messi: FIFA president, Angel Di Maria pay glowing tributes to the ‘GOAT’

Lionel Messi announces his international retirement, receiving heartfelt tributes from FIFA president and fellow players, including Angel ⁠Di Maria, celebrating his legendary career.

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Messi calls time on Argentina career

Messi made the news official on Monday via his Instagram account. Messi originally wrote his goodbye letter on 21 July, two days after Argentina��s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Following the death of his father Jorge on 8 August, the 39-year-old decided to share the news with the world.