Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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At 39, Lionel Messi announced Monday he is stepping away from Argentina's national team but will continue playing for Inter Miami through 2028.

Read more: kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/lionel-messi-retiring-playing-for-argentina-national-team/507-079fd461-5fbd-4166-9b82-a7e4c6a92ce6

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