India, July 24 -- Argentina's seasoned defender Nicolas Otamendi has formally declared his retirement from international soccer, marking the conclusion of a career that included participation in four World Cup tournaments.

Otamendi, 38,departs with an international record of 139 caps for Argentina since his debut in 2009. Over the course of his career, he played a crucial role in some of the national team's most significant accomplishments.

Otamendi was vital to Argentina's successful 2022 World Cup campaign, aiding in the achievement of the nation's third World Cup title. He also played a key part in the team's triumphs in the Copa America in both 2021 and 2024.

"Today I find myself writing the hardest words of my entire career," Otam...