Lionel Messi retirement announcement

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Lionel Messi has confirmed he is stepping away from the Argentina National Team, making the call known through a post on Instagram. The decision was finalized back on July 21 following a final match where they fell to Spain, but the emotional weight of his father's passing played a huge role in solidifying that resolve. He shared an emotional video looking back at his entire career with the Albiceleste, featuring the song 'Brindis' by Soledad Pastorutti as a backdrop to the tribute.