Leo Messi bids farewell to Argentina as his national-team era ends
The Argentine closed his run with the Albiceleste and will no longer play Copa del Mundo or Copa América.
Leo Messi has ended his Argentina national-team chapter, bringing the curtain down on his international career. Mundo Deportivo highlights how, despite the match having little at stake, it became one of those nights he’ll be remembered for.
A farewell with a mic
After the game, the star turned added time into a memorable moment: he spoke for about 10 extra minutes, improvising in a way he hadn’t done before. He praised his teammates and, especially, the fans—offering heartfelt words with humility.
Active still, with Inter Miami
Messi’s farewell is to Argentina, not to football. He remains active with Inter Miami, and the paper notes it’s not a definitive goodbye: there’s still a major tribute waiting when he eventually decides to retire.
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