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Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram.

Published Aug 31, 2026 · 1:30 PMOriginal source: Football News, Football Scores, Premier League, La Liga, ISL | The Hindu20 reads
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram.
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