@cr7_phillipsMessi has retired from Argentina twice after losing finals, while Cristiano Ronaldo has never retired from Portugal following a final loss. That is the difference in their international records. #LionelMessi
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Messi and Ronaldo retirement history
Photo by @cr7_phillips· Sep 1, 2026· Lionel Messi
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The image focuses on Lionel Messi, a soccer player, in two separate moments of apparent disappointment. In the top panel, he is seated on the grass, looking down with his arms crossed, surrounded by teammates in Argentina jerseys. The bottom panel shows him in a similar pose, but closer up, with a more direct gaze. The mood is somber and reflective, highlighting a sense of defeat. A notable detail is the "Football Unites the World" armband on his sleeve in the second image. The on-screen text reads "2016 RETIRES FROM ARGENTINA" and "2026 RETIRES FROM ARGENTINA".
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