Lionel Messi is living his final hours as an Argentina international. Next night in Buenos Aires, the eight-time Ballon d’Or (39 years old) will play his final match with the Albiceleste, against Benin in a friendly (kick-off at 1 a.m. in France, to be followed on L’Equipe Live Foot). The emotion will therefore be there at the Monumental, but not only that.
In Brazil, despite the sporting rivalry between the two countries, Neymar will also have a thought for his former teammate at FC Barcelona and PSG. “Those who love football have taken advantage of you over the years…he wrote on his Instagram account. Today is your last match wearing the jersey of your team, your country, and I hope you enjoy every second. »
“Thank you for making me love football even more”
“It’s not just Argentina that thanks you, the world thanks you for everything you have done for footballcontinues the Brazilian striker (34), who retired from international football after the 2026 World Cup. Thank you for making me love football even more, it was an honor to have played against you and even more so to make history alongside you. Thanks Leo. »
