Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers
Summary
Lionel Messi, Argentina’s top football player, has decided to retire from playing for the national team at age 39. He scored 125 goals in 207 games and helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Many teammates, officials, and fans praised his career and contributions.Key Facts
- Lionel Messi is Argentina’s record appearance maker with 207 games and 125 goals.
- He announced his retirement from international football at age 39, saying it “still hurts” but the time has come.
- Messi led Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
- Several teammates, including Angel Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez, expressed their gratitude and admiration for Messi.
- Argentina’s President Javier Milei and football chief Claudio Tapia called Messi a legend and praised his impact on the country.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Messi as a World Cup champion and one of football’s greatest players.
- Other sports figures, like Formula One driver Franco Colapinto, also paid tribute to Messi.
- Messi’s retirement follows a difficult personal period including the recent death of his father.
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