Neymar, Ronaldinho Bid Emotional Farewell to Lionel Messi: 'It's Not Just Argentina, the World Thanks You'
Neymar called Messi a football icon and thanked him for making him love the sport more as the Argentina captain prepares for his 203rd appearance.
- On Tuesday, Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. shared an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine icon's final international match against Benin.
- The Argentina captain announced his international retirement on September 1, 2026, setting the stage for his farewell appearance in national colors.
- "Thank you for making me love football even more," Neymar wrote, reflecting on their shared history as former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain teammates.
- Messi holds records as Argentina's most-capped player and highest goal scorer, with 203 appearances and 124 goals throughout his international career.
- While his international career concludes, the 39-year-old icon continues playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, maintaining his professional presence.
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From Nimar, Ronaldino to Mudrich and Barcelona, moving messages accompanied Lionel Macy's farewell after the curtain was cast on his international career with Argentina.
The Brazilian football star published a touching address to Messi on his farewell match in Argentina's T-shirt.
‘Thank you for making me love football even more’: Neymar’s heartfelt message to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell
Neymar Jr took a moment to thank Lionel Messi after the latter's heartfelt farewell match with the Argentine national team, which saw Messi light up the field with one goal and two assists for an audience of 85,000 fans. With a storied international career culminating in numerous accolades, including a World Cup title, Messi addressed the crowd, reassuring them of his ongoing support for Argentina's future.
Brazilian player Neymar says that not only does Argentina say thanks to Lionel Messi for what he did for football, but everyone in the world
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