Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team at the age of 39, having scored 125 goals in 207 matches. He expressed that the decision still hurts but that the time has come to step away. His teammates, including Angel Di Maria and Rodrigo De Paul, paid tribute to his unconditional love for the country and his impact on Argentine football.