Nigeria Soccer
'It hurts deep inside' — Messi retires from international football
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after winning multiple awards and the 2022 World Cup for Argentina.
The Inter Miami man made this known on Monday, saying he's stepping away to give younger players a chance.
He said, “After all this time since the final, and after thinking about it a lot, I want to tell everyone that I’m retiring from the national team…
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep inside, but I understand that this is the right moment.
"I swear I always gave everything, not only in these last few years when we won » Read More
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