‘All the joy he gave us’: Argentines thank Messi as he announces international retirement
Argentina fans on the beach with a drum showing Lionel Messi. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Argentines saluted Lionel Messi on Monday (August 31, 2026) after the soccer great confirmed the news many had long expected but still found painful: his retirement from the national team. “It’s going to be difficult, but I’m super…