Agüero Bids Farewell to International FootballAgüero Bids Farewell to International Football Manchester City legend Sergio Agüero has announced his retirement from international football with Argentina. The 33-year-old striker made the decision after a disappointing Copa América campaign where Argentina lost to Brazil in the final. Agüero, nicknamed “Kun,” has been a mainstay in the Argentina national team since making his debut in 2006. He has scored 41 goals in 101 appearances, making him the country’s fourth-highest all-time scorer. The forward played a pivotal role in Argentina’s Copa América triumphs in 2011 and 2015, where he formed a lethal partnership with Lionel Messi. However, he missed out on the 2021 Copa América due to injury. Agüero’s retirement marks the end of an era for Argentina as he is the last member of the “Golden Generation” that also included Messi, Carlos Tevez, and Javier Mascherano. “It’s a very hard moment for me to say this, but it’s time to say goodbye to the Argentina national team,” Agüero said in a statement. “I have always dreamed of representing my country and wearing the blue and white shirt. I feel very proud and honored for everything I have experienced.” Agüero’s retirement comes just months before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His absence will be a major blow to Argentina’s hopes of winning their third World Cup title. However, Agüero has insisted that he will still be supporting the team from the sidelines. “I will continue to cheer for the team from a distance and I hope they can achieve all their goals,” Agüero said.
