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Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina International Football Career
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after a 21-year career with Argentina. The announcement came 43 days after Argentina won the World Cup. Messi stated he has "nothing more to give" to the national team. During his 21 years, he played 125 matches and scored 106 goals for Argentina. He achieved a significant career milestone by winning the World Cup.
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- Left (3): Al Jazeera English, National Herald, The New York Times
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