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Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years representing Argentina
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Reuters
Factbox-Soccer-Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Argentina's Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday. Following are facts about Messi's playing career. Born June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.
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AP News
Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old
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Reuters
Argentina's Messi ends international career
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said on Monday.
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Nashville Tennessean
Lionel Messi retires from international duty. What it means for MLS and Nashville SC?
Lionel Messi has called an end to his international career, but the budding rivalry between his Inter Miami and Nashville SC will continue.
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AP News
English clubs spend a staggering $4.7B in transfer window as Fernandez signing caps $600M City spree
A record-breaking spending spree by English soccer clubs has reached its climax with Manchester City signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds ($169 million)
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Transfer deadline day: Man City signs Enzo Fernandez for $169M as English clubs spend record $4.6B
A record-breaking spending spree by English soccer clubs has reached its climax with Manchester City signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds ($169 million)
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Reuters
Soccer-Reactions to Argentina's Messi ending international career
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Argentina's Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday. The following are quotes and reactions: CLAUDIO TAPIA, ARGENTINE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT "The captain of our dreams.
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USA Today
What does Messi retiring from international soccer mean for MLS?
Soccer legend Lionel Messi says that he's done playing international soccer, but that doesn't mean he's done with MLS. Here's what to know.
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For the Win
Why Lionel Messi decided to retire from the Argentina national team
The end of an era for the sport's legend.
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USA Today
Lionel Messi's Argentina No. 10 jersey is trending after retirement news
Messi's retirement from Argentina is official. Relive his biggest achievements and see why fans are snapping up his iconic No. 10 jersey.
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Reuters
Soccer-'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Inter Miami interim coach Guillermo Hoyos ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi after the Argentine playmaker scored four goals in a Major League Soccer match for the first time in his career to inspire a 7-1 thrashing of CF Montreal on Saturday.
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