# Messi ends Argentina career, returns to Miami

> Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina this week after 21 years. Inter Miami now face DC United on Saturday as they seek to end a five-match winless streak.
- Title: Messi ends Argentina career, returns to Miami · Al Jazeera
- Summary: Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina this week after 21 years. Inter Miami now face DC United on Saturday as they seek to end a five-match…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/10/messi-returns-from-argentina-farewell-as-inter-miami-face-dc-united?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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## Messi ends Argentina career
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina earlier this week, ending a twenty-one-year international career with the three-time world champions.
## Messi's stellar season at Miami
Messi has been stellar this season for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, scoring twenty-one goals and providing thirteen assists.
## Miami face DC United on Saturday
Inter Miami host DC United on Saturday as they look to break a five-match winless streak in Major League Soccer.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Messi ended his twenty-one-year Argentina career this week and returns to Inter Miami, who host DC United on Saturday seeking to break a five-match winless streak.