Messi retires from the Argentine national team: "I gave it my all"

Lionel Messi, the 39-year-old Argentine professional footballer, announced his retirement from the national team this Monday. In his statement, Messi cited a sense of exhaustion, noting that he has "emptied" himself and feels he no longer has more to contribute to the squad.

Reflecting on the time elapsed since the recent final, Messi explained that his decision was reached after significant deliberation. He emphasized that his departure is also motivated by the emergence of talented younger players who deserve the opportunity to represent Argentina on the international stage.