End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots

End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots (Photo: Citizen Digital)

A file photo shosw Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrating after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the United States, on June 22, 2026. Messi has set the all-time record with his 18th World Cup win.Argentina's professional football player Lionel Messi announced his retirement on Instagram on August 31, 2026. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

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6 Oct 2026 · citizen.digital

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