Messi's father's passing confirms retirement

Argentine star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international play with the Argentina national team after a long and achievement-filled career. Messi won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024, but lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain and faced pressures that led him to retire earlier, before returning to participate again. He confirmed that he decided to retire after Argentina's World Cup victory, feeling both pride and sadness at the same time, and expressed his gratitude to fans, family, and teammates for their support throughout his journey. He also mentioned that the death of his father strengthened his conviction to retire.

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