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Beckham Hails Messi After Argentine Legend Retires From International Football
Lionel Messi has stopped playing international football for Argentina.
He played for the country for about 20 years.
His reported final game was the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.
Argentina lost that match.
Messi won one World Cup and two Copa America titles.
He played 203 times for Argentina and scored 124 goals.
David Beckham, who co-owns Messi’s club Inter Miami, praised him.
Beckham said Messi inspired millions and left a lasting legacy.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after a two-decade career with Argentina.
Messi’s final appearance was reportedly Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final loss to Spain.
His international record includes one FIFA World Cup, two Copa America titles, 203 appearances, and 124 goals.
David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, praised Messi’s greatness and global inspirational impact.
Beckham said Messi gave Argentina the “greatest gift” and that his legacy will live forever.
- Who
- Lionel Messi retired from international football, and David Beckham paid tribute to him.
- What
- Messi ended a two-decade Argentina career that included major titles, 203 appearances, and 124 goals.
- Where
- Messi’s international career was with Argentina; the location of the retirement announcement is not specified.
- When
- The retirement followed Messi’s reported final appearance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
- Why
- The articles state that Messi announced his retirement but do not give a specific reason.
Key facts
- Player
- Lionel Messi
- International team
- Argentina
- Career length
- Two decades
- Appearances
- 203
- Goals
- 124
- Major titles
- One FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles
- Final reported appearance
- 2026 FIFA World Cup final, a loss to Spain
- Tribute source
- David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami
Quotes
David Beckham
Former England football captain and co-owner of Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s current club
“This is the moment we get to look back on & realise how grateful we were to witness the greatness of a young kid with a dream... Leo you have been a credit to yourself , your family , your friends and your country... Leading by example and creating inspiration for millions of children not just in Argentina but around the whole world.. Leo you delivered the greatest gift to your country and for that your legacy will live forever... Congratulations on all you achieved for Argentina.”
rediff.com
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