Archive · 1 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- The retirement followed Messi’s reported final appearance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
- Where
- Messi’s international career was with Argentina; the location of the retirement announcement is not specified.
- Why
- The articles state that Messi announced his retirement but do not give a specific reason.
- 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