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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" him but "the time has come". The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. In a statement on Instagram, Messi said he has given everything to the national side but now has "nothing left to give". He added: "Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that hurts me deeply.”

Goal involvements by players aged 21 and under in Europe's top five leagues this season: ◉ Bukayo Saka (24) ◎ Elye Wahi (22) ◎ Folarin Balogun (22) ◎ Jamal Musiala (21) ◎ Gabriel Martinelli (20) Starboy signs. 🌶 https://t.co/SZAFAgfJoL

@Carra23 @GNev2 COMPARED: Mohamed Salah vs. Bukayo Saka in the Premier League this season. Full per 90 comparison - https://t.co/MVDifIi01k https://t.co/7j46uVzwcO

@Carra23 @GNev2 COMPARED: Gabriel Martinelli vs. Marcus Rashford vs. Jack Grealish this season. Full per 90 comparison - https://t.co/8L8CvblWj9 https://t.co/dqZ41oQyre

The #MNF 2022/23 Premier League Teams of the Season. 👥 @Carra23 @GNev2 https://t.co/mtPgnzG1FX

The #MNF 2022/23 Premier League Awards: @Carra23 ◉ Best Manager: Howe ◉ Best Player: Haaland ◉ Best Young Player: Saka ◉ Best Signing: Gibbs-White @GNev2 ◉ Best Manager: Guardiola ◉ Best Player: Haaland ◉ Best Young Player: Ødegaard ◉ Best Signing: Casemiro

Here's our midfield shortlist from January... https://t.co/O9rGitpIGJ

RATINGS: Every player marked out of 10 as Newcastle secure Champions League football against Leicester. ◉ Best = 7/10 ◎ Worst = 4/10 By @BenMGreen95. https://t.co/O203VKHO5C

Who will be Newcastle United's first signing ahead of the 2023/24 Champions League? 🤑