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Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina soccer team

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina's national soccer team. Messi played in six World Cups, winning in 2022 and playing in the 2014 and 2026 finals. He will continue playing for the MLS club Inter Miami. NBC News' Andrew Greif reports.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NBC News says: Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina's national soccer team. Messi played in six World Cups, winning in 2022 and playing in the 2014 and 2026 finals. He will continue playing for the MLS club Inter Miami. NBC News' Andrew Greif reports.

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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: Aug 31, 2026, 5:59 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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