Messi Legacy Will 'Live Forever', Says Beckham
Beckham praised Messi’s 207-cap Argentina career and said his influence on millions of fans will endure after the forward’s international retirement.
- On Monday, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after 207 caps and 125 goals for Argentina, with his final match being the World Cup final defeat against Spain in July.
- Messi's brilliance for Argentina and Barcelona made him one of the world's greatest players, culminating in his 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar.
- Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham paid tribute on Instagram, writing that Messi's "legacy will live forever" and praising him for leading by example and inspiring millions.
- Tributes flooded in from teammates and managers, including Mourinho, who wrote, "Congratulations on a brilliant and unforgettable international career," reflecting on their shared history.
- Gianni Infantino commended the 2022 World Cup winner, noting Messi holds the record for most World Cup appearances in history while serving as Argentina's all-time leader in caps and goals.
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Following the announcement of Lionel Messi's international retreat, David Beckham paid tribute to the Argentine legend, welcoming an exceptional career and the player's influence over several generations.
Messi legacy will live forever, says Beckham
David Beckham said Lionel Messi’s “legacy will live forever” after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football. Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals. The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-legacy-will-live-forever-says-beckham/
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Messi legacy will 'live forever', says Beckham
Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals. The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country was Argentina's World Cup final defeat against Spain in July. Messi's brilliance for Argentina and Barcelona made him one of the world's greatest ever players. Former England captain Beckham has had a close-up view of Messi's career as an opponent and n…
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