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Lionel Messi Retires Internationally for Argentina
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international play. He cited personal reasons after his father's passing.
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He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life.
2026-08-31 16:37 UTC