Messi won Olympic gold with Argentina in 2008 before securing the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In 2024, he helped Argentina claim another Copa América title, further strengthening his remarkable international legacy.
From a promising young talent to Argentina’s captain and one of the nation’s most celebrated footballers, Messi’s career has been defined by records, challenges, resilience and unforgettable achievements.
His retirement from international football marks the closing of an extraordinary era in Argentine football.
