One of football's biggest names has made the move to step down.

Lionel Messi's last game came in July aged 39 in this year's global showpiece defeat to Spain in New Jersey.

Messi earned 207 caps and scored 125 goals.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.

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One of football's biggest names has made the move to step down.
Lionel Messi's last game came in July aged 39 in this year's global showpiece defeat to Spain in New Jersey.
Messi earned 207 caps and scored 125 goals.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Lionel Messi retiring from football

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