 After a victory, Lionel Messi announces his retirement.

On Sunday afternoon, the renowned Argentina soccer player won the World Cup for the first time.

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Messi and his teammates defeated France on penalty kicks to win the World Cup.

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Some speculated that Messi would decide to retire .

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However, Messi has declared his intention to retire. He'll carry on playing.

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“I’m not retiring from the National Team. I want to continue playing as a champion.”

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In future international competitions, Messi and Argentina will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with.

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