European Football · Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Messi bids farewell after 2026 final in Argentina
At 39 years old, the Argentine legend ends his international career after the World Cup in the United States.
By Editorial team
Lionel Messi officially announced his departure from the Argentine national team on Monday, several weeks after the 2026 World Cup final. La Pulga, 39, leaves behind a decade of service for the Albiceleste, including the world championship in 2022. His international retirement thus follows the North American competition, closing a major chapter in world football.