Lionel Messi has announced his retirement plans, bringing a legendary football career closer to it’s final chapterScroll down to read the full story.
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Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international career
Lionel Messi announce retirement: A big shock for football fans as the star player, who is known for his impressive performance and dominance in the sport over the years, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from his international career.
Here’s what Lionel Messi stated about his international career and retirement announcement:
“After all this time since the final, and after thinking about it a lot, I want to tell everyone that I’m retiring from the national team…”
“It was a decision that hurt—and still hurts deep down—but I understand that the time has come.”
“I swear to you that I always gave it my all — not just in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too; I always fought and left everything on the field for this jersey, to bring you joy and make you feel proud to be Argentine through football.
“There isn’t much time left, and different chapters are coming to an endThis is one that hurts me a lotI love, I loved, and I will always love being part of the national teamI gave everything I had, and I don’t have anything more to give.”
“Also, there are great young players coming through who deserve to be here.”
“Thank you for all the love during these 20 yearsI’m going to miss hearing you from the insideNow I’ll be one of you, always supporting from the outside, in the good times and even more in the bad ones.”
“Thank you to my family for always being there and for being with me throughout this beautiful but difficult journeyThank you to every coach, teammate and director I had the chance to share it withI take with me unforgettable memories and moments.”
“I leave with peace and pride, knowing that together with my teammates we gave you moments we once dreamed ofIt was crazy to experience all of this with youI love you!”
“Thank you God for making me Argentine.”
“Vamos Argentina!”
“I wrote these words on July 21, two days after the finalToday, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more convinced of this decision than before.”
This is a developing story and is being updated.
