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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KABC, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from playing for Argentina's national team at the age of 39. He had a nearly two-decade career representing the national side.

This decision marks the end of his time as a player for Argentina. Details of his career and decision to retire are available from the source.

Further information about Messi's retirement can be found through additional reporting, which provides more context about his career and this significant announcement.

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Category: News · Published: August 31, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina

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