Messi legacy will live forever, says Beckham

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. He played 207 caps and scored 125 goals for Argentina. The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

David Beckham reacted to Messi's retirement, saying his "legacy will live forever". Beckham, co-owner of Messi's current side Inter Miami, wrote on Instagram that Messi had been a credit to himself, his family, friends, and country.

According to Malay Mail, Messi's last game for Argentina was a World Cup final defeat, though the opponent is not specified in other reports. Beckham described Messi as a role model who inspired millions of children worldwide.

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