Messi, the king who abdicates
Leo showed us, in slow motion, what the essence of soccer is. Walking. Roaming the field as if it belonged to him, managing time like a clock and the ball like a sacred object.
Lionel Leo Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. In his farewell message, he said he leaves "empty". Messi is stepping down from the team he loved and which brought him glory. His talent was undeniable, and he will be missed.
Written by urgent.news from El Pais's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
