The 31-year-old forward has decided to bring his international duty to an end after having played 72 matches and scored 31 goals. He will no longer play for Argentina.
After giving a statement to 'Fox Sports', the Chelsea player has confirmed that he has reached the decision that it would be best to leave a space for the younger generation to come through in the Argentina squad.
"My relationship with the national squad is normal. I want to leave it in the best way, and I believe that I have", confirmed the Argentine forward.
"I want to enjoy my family, and my time. To the joy of many, and maybe not so much for others, my time is up.
"You can now stop worrying about whether I am there or not."
Higuain & Argentina National Team
Higuain has endured a fractious relationship with the national team in recent years, with costly mistakes in the 2014 World Cup final and 2015 Copa America decider constantly used to question his talents.
His last goal for Argentina came in October 2016, in a World Cup qualifying draw against Peru, and he failed to find the net in Russia as the Albiceleste crashed out in the last 16 to eventual winners France.
The striker made his international debut in October 2009 under Diego Maradona, instantly opening his account in an agonising 2-1 win over Peru that sealed Argentina's place in the World Cup the following year.
In South Africa he then became the first Argentina player to score a World Cup hat-trick since Gabriel Batistuta with his triple against South Korea, and scored again in a 3-1 win over Mexico in the last 16.
Higuain finished his international career with a total of 31 goals in 75 games, a tally that puts him in sixth place in the Albiceleste's all-time standings behind Maradona.
Naogou17
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well Bad news for this guy(MESSI) tho.. πππππππ From now onwards,he won't have anyone to blame over his mistakes
ruduebuoy
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he can do it 4 them dnt worry
veblstz
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Im sorry to say this but he was a flop in the international matches even at his best form so it was better for him to retire just my opinion
Dipesh44
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finally. Messi and argentina have a great opportunity to win International trophy. Finally Messi fans can some news to celebrate.
Desademyz
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He will be missed by many fans IFKWIM
Moomin17
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Football has lost respect. At least give him respect when he is retiring. I was very young when Higuain was in Napoli. He used to be my starting strikers in FIFA 15.But sad how things change in short period of time. Love you for your short period of joy given to me. But I will never forgive the pain u gave us accepting it as Argentina fan was probably the hardest thing I done in my life π π
Ribin24
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A good news for all Argentina fans - "Argentina will win the Copa America 2019"
Ice_ScorpionMSN
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No matter all the criticism he's recieved, he's definitely underrated and has proved over the years that he can be a master class footballer. Even though he didn't perform his greatest in major finals, Argentina still need to be thankful for the goals he's scored for them. Thank you Gonzalo Higuain.
sayantanpatra
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At least the Burger King has moved away from Argentina.... ππ Now I am waiting for his departure from Chelsea.... πππ
Akri_Edits
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Yesss , Finally πβ€οΈ Now Argentina attack can be more useful π
Barrette
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This is a time to respect and praise your contribution to the NT. Will never forget that insane goal against Belgium... Hats off.. Higuain...