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Lionel Messi: A golden chapter closes on international football

Mail & Guardian · 01 September 2026 at 11:02

Lionel Messi: A golden chapter closes on international football

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on an iconic national career that delivered multiple major titles and shattered global records.

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