Messi leaves Argentina national team after two decades of glory and heartbreak

Lionel Messi has officially left the Argentina national team after twenty years of service characterized by glory and heartbreak. While Messi successfully led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022, his international career concluded following a 1-0 defeat against Spain in the 2026 final. This departure marks the end of an era for the athlete, who experienced the highest peaks of success and the pain of loss during his tenure with the national side.