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Messi retires from international football

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BBC NewsAug 31, 3:18 PMFirst report

Messi retires from international football

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Al JazeeraAug 31, 3:47 PM

Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football

Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

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Messi retires from international football

6d ago5 sources9 articlesMultiple anglesSettling in

Sources

Compare who has reported and how much of this timeline each source contributes.

BBC News1 report

NPR1 report

The New York Times1 report

Last update

Sep 2, 10:56 AM

Published

Sep 2, 10:56 AM

Representative source

Open source article →

Coverage Timeline

Showing 8 English articles

BBC NewsAug 31, 3:18 PMFirst report

Messi retires from international football

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Al JazeeraAug 31, 3:47 PM

Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football

Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

NPRAug 31, 4:37 PM

Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina

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.

The New York TimesAug 31, 6:27 PM

Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina

Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.

Al JazeeraAug 31, 8:50 PM

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement

Al JazeeraSep 1, 8:04 AM

Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers

Messi retires as one of the greatest players of all time after a glittering and decades-long career for Argentina.

Al JazeeraSep 1, 1:13 PM

Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?

A by-the-numbers look at Messi’s international career with Argentina, including his individual and team honours.

Al Jazeera6d agoLatest update

Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future

Leandro ‌Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.

NPRAug 31, 4:37 PM

Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina

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.

The New York TimesAug 31, 6:27 PM

Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina

Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.

Al JazeeraAug 31, 8:50 PM

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement

Al JazeeraSep 1, 8:04 AM

Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers

Messi retires as one of the greatest players of all time after a glittering and decades-long career for Argentina.

Al JazeeraSep 1, 1:13 PM

Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?

A by-the-numbers look at Messi’s international career with Argentina, including his individual and team honours.

Al Jazeera6d agoLatest update

Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future

Leandro ‌Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.