Lionel Messi has now finally retired from international soccer. After successfully winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and taking his team to another final in the USA , Messi has now hung up his boots.

The Portugal international put rivalry aside to honor Lionel Messi.

Messi will play his final match for the Argentine national team on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires, capping an incredible international career that includes a World Cup title and two Copa America crowns

At the age of 39, Lionel Messi has bid goodbye to the world of international soccer. After playing his last-ever game for Argentina against Benin, Messi bid adieu to the team and his fans with an extremely emotional and tear-jerking message.

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed disappointment after his players were reportedly stopped from exchanging shirts with Argentina's players following Lionel Messi's final international match.

The Argentinian legend will play his last ever match with the national team on October 6 against Benin

Lionel Messi has resumed first-team training with Inter Miami after bidding an emotional farewell to the Argentina national team in Buenos Aires. The veteran forward is now fully focused on steering the Florida club through the final weeks of the regular Major League Soccer campaign ahead of their anticipated postseason championship push.