Soccer teams across Argentina will pay tribute to Lionel Messi with a mid-game minute of applause during their next match following his decision to retire from international duty.

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Lionel Messi has played his last game representing Argentina, the soccer star announced Monday. The 39-year-old Messi’s retirement from the national team comes 20 years after his first appearance and ends a career with La Albiceleste that saw him score 98 goals and add 38 assists in 142 matches.

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Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

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The 2026 World Cup was Lionel Messi's last tournament with Argentina, the soccer legend has confirmed.

Argentina will honour Lionel Messi with a one-minute applause in the 10th minute of matches nationwide after the veteran star announced his retirement from international football.