@skynews: After finishing as runners-up and breaking the tournament’s goal-scoring record at the time at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi said he was “reconsidering” his future in football after his father’s death. ⁠ ⁠ He later confirmed he was retiring from international duty against Argentina, saying he has “nothing left to give” for the national side. ⁠ ⁠ Tonight, Messi plays his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, wrapping up a career that saw 125 goals in 207 appearances, two Copa America titles and one World Cup.⁠ #SkyNews #LionelMessi #football #Argentina

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