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Jewish News 24 · Aug 31, 2026

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⚽️ MESSI RETIRES FROM ARGENTINA NATIONAL TEAM: Lionel Messi, 39, announced Monday that he is retiring from international football, ending a historic Argentina career with a record 207 appearances and 125 goals. His final match was Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi won the 2022 World Cup, Copa América in 2021 and 2024, and the 2022 Finalissima. He said he wrote his retirement letter on July 21, two days after the final, and that the Aug. 8 death of his father, Jorge, made him even more certain of the decision. Messi will continue playing club football for Inter Miami.

⚽️ MESSI RETIRES FROM ARGENTINA NATIONAL TEAM: Lionel Messi, 39, announced Monday that he is retiring from international football, ending a historic Argentina career with a record 207 appearances and 125 goals. His final match was Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi won the 2022 World Cup, Copa América in 2021 and 2024, and the 2022 Finalissima. He said he wrote his retirement letter on July 21, two days after the final, and that the Aug. 8 death of his father, Jorge, made him even more certain of the decision. Messi will continue playing club football for Inter Miami.

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