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Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has concluded his international career after 21 years of playing with the national team. During this time, he participated in 207 matches, scored 125 goals, and won three major titles: Copa America in 2021 and 2024, and the 2022 World Cup. His last game was in the final of the 2026 World Cup against Spain, which Argentina lost 0-1. Messi set remarkable records in the World Cup, participating in six editions, becoming the only player to have played 34 matches and won 23 of them, and scoring 22 goals in the tournament, surpassing Kylian Mbappé. His achievements also include the highest number of goals from outside the penalty area in the tournament, along with leading in saves and assists. He is approaching the title of the greatest player of all time, despite losing his last final. Compared to Ronaldo, Messi surpasses him in team titles, goals, and contributions, although Ronaldo holds the edge in total goals and number of matches played.
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