In late February 2015 he changed countries again, joining Brazil's Internacional on a two-year deal. Later years On 1 January 2016, two months shy of his 33rd birthday, López returned to Racing Club on a free transfer which had been agreed the previous month. In the 2018–19 season, he scored 17 league goals to lead the individual charts and help his team win the national championship for the 18th time in their history. On 25 January 2021, López joined Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. After four appearances in league and continental competitions, he terminated his contract by mutual consent following the death of his father. López returned to Racing for a third stint on 22 June 2021, signing a one-year deal with the option of ending it after six months. On 29 November, the 38-year-old announced that he would retire after the match against Godoy Cruz the following month. One month later, however, he went back on his word and agreed to a one-year contract with Sarmiento. International career In 2005, López was called up to the Argentina national team by José Pékerman, and he made his debut against Mexico on 10 March in a 1–1 friendly draw. After solid Porto performances, he was summoned three years later by Alfio Basile for exhibition games with Egypt, Mexico, the United States and Belarus. On 12 August 2009, López scored one goal in Argentina's 3–2 victory over Russia at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Moscow. Nine days later, he was called by national team boss Diego Maradona for the decisive matches against Brazil and Paraguay for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, but was overlooked for the final stages in South Africa. Career statistics Club International goals Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each López goal. Honours Porto Primeira Liga: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 Taça de Portugal: 2005–06, 2008–09 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2006 Lyon Coupe de France: 2011–12 Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2015 Racing Club Argentine Primera División: 2018–19 Trofeo de Campeones: 2019 Individual Argentine Primera División top scorer: 2004 Apertura, 2018–19 SJPF Player of the Month: January 2008, February 2008 Bola de Prata: 2007–08 LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2007–08 CNID Footballer of the Year: 2008 UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month: August 2009 UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2009–10 UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2009–10 Argentine