Soccer legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, saying he will no longer play for the Argentina national team. Messi shared his decision in a message posted on Instagram.
"After the time that passed since the final, thinking about it a lot, I want to communicate to everyone that I am retiring from the national team," Messi wrote.
Messi's last appearance for Argentina was in the 2026 World Cup final, where the team lost to Spain 2-1. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available.