5 key moments of Messi's football career with Argentina

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team after 21 years, leaving behind an impressive legacy as the team's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. He won three major titles, including the 2022 World Cup and Copa America in 2021 and 2024. His career was marked by painful final defeats, notably in 2016, before achieving significant success. Messi began his international career in 2005 with a controversial debut and finishes with 125 goals in 207 appearances.