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Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

IOL Sport · 01 September 2026 at 06:15

Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.

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