10 years ago, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, with his only honour being a 2008 Olympics gold medal, a decision that came following Argentina's 2016 Copa America final defeat to Chile 😳👇 Since then he has of course returned from retirement and he seems to have had a midas touch ever since 😮‍💨🏆 🇦🇷 2021 Copa America 🇦🇷 2022 World Cup 🇦🇷 2022 Finalissima 🇦🇷 2024 Copa America A legendary international career that COULD have ended with a single medal, has instead become something truly iconic, with Messi heading for a record sixth World Cup finals appearance 🫡🐐