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Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football effective immediately

7NEWS Australia · 1 September 2026 at 7:34 am

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football effective immediately

The Argentina legend has penned an emotional letter saying the decision ‘hurts deep down’.

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