Messi publishes letter after farewell match for Argentina
Messi finished his career in the Argentine national team with a friendly match against the Benin team. The footballer admitted that he already misses the national team
Lionel Messi after his farewell match for Argentina published an emotional letter in which he expressed confidence that he made the right decision.
Yesterday was my last match and I already miss the sky blue and white shirt. I know I'm making the right decision. It has been an incredible journey, full of joy and some sadness, but I know for sure that every step was worth it, Messi wrote on Instagram.
Messi also paid tribute to Diego Maradona: "I don't want to forget Diego, who brought our country where it deserved to be, and who, as I always say, helped us, being here with us, as well as from heaven, at every step we take.".
Messi, 39, played his last match for Argentina against Benin (3-0) at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. In the 71st minute, he realized a penalty and scored two assists.
Messi has played for the national team since 2005, playing 208 games and scoring 126 goals. During this time, he won the 2022 World Cup and won the Copa America twice (2021, 2024).
