Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to International Football with Argentina

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has officially played his final international match for his country in Buenos Aires. During the farewell match against Bolivia, Argentina secured a 3-0 victory where Messi scored his 126th and final international goal, alongside delivering two assists. A massive celebration took place at an 85,000-capacity stadium, attended by thousands of emotional fans and former teammates. Over his illustrious international career spanning 208 matches, Messi led Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and two Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024. He stands as the second-highest all-time international goalscorer with 126 goals, trailing only Cristiano Ronaldo. Tributes flooded in from global football icons, including Neymar and Ángel Di María, honoring his unmatched legacy. Although retired from international duty, Messi will continue playing for MLS club Inter Miami until his contract ends in 2028.