Cristiano Ronaldo, the football legend from Portugal, paid tribute to Lionel Messi, the Argentine legend, following his retirement from international football. Ronaldo stated in a message that Messi's years of effort to defend his country are a part of history that will remain forever, and he also sent him a "hug."
Messi's Farewell to International Football
In a legendary performance in his last game for the Argentina national team, Messi provided two assists and scored one goal, leading his team to a 3-0 victory against Benin. This match, which was announced as Messi's final appearance for the national team, was a reminder of an amazing era in his international football career and left an unforgettable memory for his fans.
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Messi's Message to Fans
After the match, Messi published a letter expressing his feelings about his professional career in international football. In this letter, he wrote that he will miss wearing the national colors and considers his professional career "valuable" despite the joys and sorrows. He also thanked his family for their constant support and paid tribute to Diego Maradona, the Argentine football legend.
In the letter, Messi stated: "Yesterday was my last game, and I will miss wearing the blue and white. I know I made the right decision. It was an amazing journey, full of joys and also sorrows, but I am sure that every step I took was valuable."
In conclusion, Messi thanked all the clubs he played for, saying: "I thank the clubs I played for, for respecting my feelings and allowing me to dedicate myself to my country while wearing the national team jersey. And of course, I am grateful to God; without His guidance and will, we wouldn't even think of reaching this point."
With 126 goals and 208 appearances for Argentina, Messi is recognized as the top scorer in the history of the team. He is also regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, having won two Copa America titles and one World Cup.
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