“Lionel Messi retires from Argentina: Final stats, goals, assists, trophies and legacy” — what this page in the network covers. Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, has announced his retirement from international football at age 39, ending a storied career with Argentina. Messi’s final tally includes 112 goals and 55 assists in 191 appearances, along with major trophies: the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2021 Copa América, and the 2022 Finalissima. He is Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.
His retirement closes the chapter on a national team career that saw him evolve from a prodigy to a World Cup-winning captain. For Argentina, the challenge now is to build a new identity without their talisman, while fans and analysts reflect on Messi’s unmatched impact on the global game. The transition begins immediately as Argentina prepares for upcoming qualifiers without their iconic No. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.