Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team: "I leave with the peace of mind"
- By Lucia I Suarez Sang Associate Managing Editor Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com.
- Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.
- Read Full Bio Updated on: August 31, 2026 / 12:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Soccer great Lionel Messi is hanging up his boots for the Argentina national team — ending nearly two decades representing the country.
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- By Lucia I Suarez Sang Associate Managing Editor Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com.
- Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.
- Read Full Bio Updated on: August 31, 2026 / 12:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Soccer great Lionel Messi is hanging up his boots for the Argentina national team — ending nearly two decades representing the country.
Sources: CBS News