Episode
Why Lionel Messi called it quits after the soccer World Cup
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- ABC News Top Stories
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- Sep 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 237
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Summary
Argentina's soccer legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. The 39-year-old made the announcement in a social media post. It comes soon after the death of his father and six weeks since the final of the FIFA World Cup which saw Spain beat Argentina 1-0. But he's not putting away his boots entirely.