Messi officially ended his tenure with the Argentina national team
Lionel Messi officially announced his departure from the national team Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina national team, has officially announced the end of his international career, One.uz reports.
His decision at age 39 has been confirmed by Goal.com and has made major waves in the football world. In a post on his social media, Messi said he has closed the chapter on his national team journey.
While the move came as a surprise, it was seen as a natural step — every great era must eventually end. Messi debuted for Argentina in 2005 and went on to make 207 appearances, scoring 106 goals and becoming the nation’s all-time leading scorer.
These achievements are etched into football history, reflecting both his personal brilliance and collective success. José Mourinho reacted to Messi’s decision Renowned coach José Mourinho shared his thoughts on Lionel Messi’s decision to step away from the national team in a special comment on his Instagram page.
He praised Messi for his “remarkable and unforgettable international career” and wished him success in future tournaments. Though Mourinho has often competed against Messi and understands his impact on the game, he expressed deep respect for what the Argentine has achieved.
He welcomed Messi’s message that he will continue to support and serve Argentina from afar. Messi’s future plans and message to young players In his statement, Messi also revealed his future plans.
He confirmed he will remain under contract with Inter Miami through the MLS project until 2028. He said he has given everything he had to give, with nothing left to offer.
Yet, he urged young players to take advantage of opportunities and claim their rights — a message that shows Messi is thinking not just of himself, but of the next generation of footballers.
Now, under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s national team is preparing for upcoming major tournaments as it steps into a new chapter without its legendary leader. This transition is expected to strengthen the team moving forward.
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