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Lionel Messi retires from international football: LIVE reaction as Argentina star announces decision
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. Follow all the live updates with ESPN.
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Messi announces international retirement
Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international soccer with a heartfelt Instagram post.
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