End clap for Lionel Messi. A month after announcing his international retirement, the Argentine striker (39 years old) was able to put on the Albiceleste jersey for the 208th and final time on Tuesday evening in Buenos Aires, against Benin (3-0). With a final goal, the 126th of his career in the selection. A moment rich in emotions for “la Pulga”, who sent a message to his fans on his Instagram account.
“Yesterday I decided to leave and I already started to feel the loss of wearing the sky blue and white jerseyhe writes. I know I’m making the right decision. It has been an incredible journey, full of joys and also some sadness, but I know that every step I have taken has been worth it. And I have a lot left to say. It’s impossible for me to express everything I feel in a few words or in a post. »
“This journey would have been impossible without my family, who have always been by my side and supported me, especially in difficult times, when I needed it most. My friends were also essential, as were all the teammates and coaches I had, as well as their technical staff. I don’t want to forget Diego (Maradona), who put our country where it deserved to be and who, as I always say, helped us by being here with us, but also from the sky, with every step we took. »
Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi: “All my respect for what you achieved with Argentina”
“Thank you to the clubs I played for, for always respecting my feelings and allowing me to devote myself to my country when the time came to put on the national team jerseycontinues the eight-time Ballon d’Or. And, of course, thank God: without his guidance and his will, we would not even dream of having arrived this far. I am grateful. I love you very much, I will miss you and I will always thank you for being by our side, by my side. »
A publication already “liked” by more than six million people and to which Cristiano Ronaldo did not fail to react, greeting Lionel Messi despite the long rivalry between the two men. “Leo, so many years defending your country and a story that will stay forever. All my respect for what you accomplished with Argentina. I kiss you »reacted the Portuguese striker (41 years old), who is experiencing a much more eventful end to his international career with the Seleçao.
