Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football after 2026 FIFA World Cup heartbreak

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has finally drawn the curtain on his extraordinary international career. The Argentina star has announced his retirement from international football, confirming that he will no longer wear the famous blue and white jersey of his country. Messi made the emotional announcement through his official Instagram account, revealing that he had made the decision two days after Argentina's heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final 2026. However, the Argentine superstar delayed making the decision public because of his father's health.