Lionel Messi is set to bid farewell to international football on Tuesday in what promises to be an emotional send-off from the Argentine fans. The 39-year-old, who announced his retirement from the national team earlier this month, concludes a remarkable journey that began with Argentine authorities not even recognizing his name and grew into one of the most enduring partnerships in sports history.
Messi departs the international stage with an impressive collection of honors, most notably leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup as captain.
39 and still making this emotional? I’m not ready for this to be over. Thanks for the memories, mate.
Tuesday is going to be heartbreaking for us all. Goodbye Leo, you gave us everything.
I still can’t believe he started with officials not even knowing his name. The grit it took to get to the top is insane.
What a journey it has been. From an unknown kid to a legend. This final match feels incredibly heavy.