Leo Messi updated his social media and announced a piece of astonishing news: he retires from the Argentine national team.
On his social media, Messi wrote:
Now that some time has passed since the final, having thought it over carefully, I want to tell you all that I am retiring from the national team…
It was a decision that hurt – and still hurts – deep in my soul, but I realise that the time has come. I swear to you that I always gave my all – not just in recent years when we won everything, but before that too – and I always fought hard and gave my all for this shirt, to bring you joy and make you feel proud to be Argentine through football.
There’s not much time left and chapters are coming to a close; this is one that hurts me deeply. I love, have loved, and will always love being part of the national team. I’ve given my all; I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are some brilliant young players coming through who deserve their place.
Thank you for all the love over these 20 years. I’m going to miss hearing you all from the pitch so much. Now I’ll be just one of you, always cheering you on and supporting you from the sidelines (through thick and thin – especially the tough times).
Thank you to my family for always being there, for accompanying me on this beautiful yet difficult journey. Thank you to every single coach, team-mate and official I’ve had the privilege of sharing this with. I take with me unforgettable memories and moments.
I leave with the peace of mind and pride of having given you, together with my team-mates, moments we could only have dreamed of. It was incredible to have experienced it all with you. I love you all!
Thank you, God, for making me Argentine.
Come on, Argentina!
*I wrote these words on 21 July, two days after the final. Today, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more convinced than befor
Heoacelmst
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“Argentina, champions of the world. Again. At last. And the nation will tango all night long. Thirty-six years since Maradona and Mexico, here finally is a nation’s new throne of immortals. Scaloni will be fated. Messi will be sainted. France this time denied… defied.” “Lionel Messi has conquered his final peak. Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise.” “The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs into a galaxy of his own. He has his crowning moment…” “…as he falls in love with the object in the world that his heart most desired, it is hard to escape the supposition that he has rendered himself today… the greatest of all time.” LM10 Thank you Peter Drury for this lines...it makes me fall in love all over again with football❤️
Ekojnr
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If you believe Messi is the G.O.A.T ⚽️, like my comments God bless you ❤️
lauabcmsuy
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You can't hate Messi and love football because Messi is football and football is Messi.
Davichi
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The GOAT decide to call it a day on the international scene. He has seen it all and won it all at both international and club level. He has surpassed all those who came before him and those still present. Some may argue blindly or just to show solidarity with a player they like. However, Lionel Messi is recognised as the undisputed GOAT in the world of football!!!