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Lionel Messi retires at 39 after emotional decision to end Argentina career

Briefly News 31 Aug

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Lionel Messi retires at 39 after emotional decision to end Argentina career — Sources: Briefly News

Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39, concluding a historic 21-year Argentina career with 125 goals and a legacy of record-breaking achievements.

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