Neymar posts emotional letter to Messi ahead of his farewell match
Messi on the night of October 7 will play the last match for the national team of Argentina. Neymar called it an honor to play with him, and also said that Messi “made me love football even more”
Former partner of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi on Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain Neymar addressed the Argentine before his farewell match for Argentina.
Everyone who loves football has enjoyed your game over the years. Today is your last match in the shirt of your national team, your country, and I hope that you will enjoy every second and that all today’s honors will bring you joy.
Neymar also admitted that Messi made him love football even more: Not only does Argentina thank you, the whole world thanks you for everything you have done for football. Thank you for making me love football even more. It was an honor to play against you, and an even greater honor to make history with you. Thank you, Leo Messi.
39-year-old Messi finishes his career in the national team, which he played since 2005. His final match in the Argentina national team against Benin will be held on the night of October 7 (2:00 GMT) at the Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberty stadium in Buenos Aires.
As part of the national team of Argentina, he became the world champion in 2022, two-time winner of the Copa America (2021, 2024) and the owner of many other trophies.
Messi and Neymar played together for Barcelona from 2013 to 2017 and then reunited at PSG in 2021-2023.
