Ronaldo Hails Messi After Argentina Great Says He Already Misses National Team
Messi scored and assisted twice in his farewell, and Cristiano Ronaldo led rivals in tribute as Argentina closed a 21-year international career.
- On Tuesday, Lionel Messi played his final international match for Argentina at Estadio Monumental, wearing a gold-trimmed 'Sol de Mayo' special edition jersey designed by Adidas for his record-extending 208th appearance.
- The 39-year-old forward announced his retirement in late August following Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain, concluding a 21-year career that included 126 goals and Copa América victories in 2021 and 2024.
- A sell-out crowd of 85,000 watched Messi deliver a heartfelt farewell speech at center circle, where he said, 'I leave grateful, proud and at peace,' while paying tribute to his late father, Jorge.
- Adidas released the 'Sol de Mayo' collection featuring gold-trimmed apparel and technical CLIMACOOL technology, with Messi's signature logo replacing the standard performance branding across pre-match wear and shorts.
- Beyond international retirement, Messi remains active with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, recently winning the Campeones Cup, while partnering with Sony on an animated series 'Messi and the Giants' launching on Disney+ in summer 2027.
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The Independent
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