Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on Monday morning after two decades in the iconic sky blue and white No. 10 jersey. The announcement did not come as a surprise, as there had long been speculation that the 2026 World Cup would be the last for Messi, who is 39 years old and would be 43 at the next World Cup.

After Lionel Messi announced his international retirement, ESPN takes a look at the numbers behind his storied Argentina career.

Lionel Messi's Argentina career is over. South Florida was fortunate to witness the final chapters, from the Copa America to the Cape Verde classic.

JUJUY, Argentina (AP) — Australia took its scoring chances and showed steel in defense, leading end to end to beat Argentina 27-21 Saturday in the first of two rugby test matches. Tries in the first 10 minutes to hooker Brandon Paenga-Amoso and flyhalf Carter Gordon gave Australia an early buffer which it protected against an adventurous but less clinical Argentina.

Argentina has produced some of the world's greatest soccer players. Could its youth system offer lessons for the United States?

Asian refiners are increasing purchases of Argentine crude as the Iran war disrupts traditional Middle Eastern supplies.

Unless the administration issues further guidance, Argentina does not appear to be the intended source,” said one expert.