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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-09-01 · via Sports Illustrated

Messi's Argentina Career: Top 10 Defining Moments

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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer, ending a career with Argentina that spanned over two decades. The article ranks his most iconic moments, starting with his debut in a 2004 friendly against Paraguay, which was arranged to prevent him from playing for Spain. Messi's tenure included World Cup and Copa América triumphs, as well as heartbreaking losses.

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