# @guardian_footballweekly on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly/video/7680606891130604822
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69885823-guardian-footballweekly-tiktok
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-01T18:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Guardian's Football Weekly podcast (@guardian_footballweekly) — https://gondola.cc/guardian_footballweekly

## Caption

“He’s easily the best player of my lifetime.” Max and Barry talk with Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin about Lionel Messi’s latest retirement from international football. As Messi announced he was leaving the path clear for exciting younger players coming through, John ponders how many generations of players had their paths blocked by the great number 10. Barry points out that it isn’t the first time Messi has retired from international football, and questions whether he might be called upon again if the Albiceleste struggle in their next qualifying campaign. #messi #lionelmessi #argentina #worldcup #football #soccer

## Stats

- **Views:** 22,900
- **Likes:** 906
- **Shares:** 4
- **Comments:** 8

## Tags

soccer, argentina, worldcup, football, messi, lionelmessi

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