After more than two decades with the national team, Messi has decided to leave the Argentine selection. In a poignant message on social media, he expressed the pain of this decision, while acknowledging that it was time to pass the torch to the new generation. The 39-year-old player has had an exceptional career, including a world title and several victories in the Copa América.
Messi announces his retirement from the Argentine national team after 20 years of career
This article was updated at 20:15.