Lionel Messi announces international retirement, Argentina reacts

Lionel Messi announced on Monday his international retirement with Argentina. The 39-year-old footballer is thus bringing his career with the Argentina national team to an end.

According to reports by Africanews, this final chapter ended with a defeat in the final. However, the outlet stressed that Messi’s honours list will remain a major benchmark for his supporters.

Supporters caught between emotion and gratitude

The announcement prompted reactions of sadness and gratitude among the player’s fans. These messages reflect the emotion caused by the end of his international career, as well as their attachment to his journey in the Argentina shirt.

Tributes from the football world

Several football figures also reacted. Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona’s coach, paid tribute to Lionel Messi and continues to regard him as the best player in the world, according to Benin Web TV. Leandro Paredes also sent a message to his former captain, SO FOOT reported.

The available sources focus on reactions to this announcement and do not specify any further details about Lionel Messi’s career outside the Argentina national team.