Lionel Messi's retirement statement in English: Here's what soccer legend said about end to Argentina career
Here's what Messi said in his international retirement statement.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international competition in August, marking the end of a legendary career with the Argentine national team. The 39-year-old star made history by playing in his sixth World Cup tournament and reaching a third World Cup final. While Argentina lost to Spain in the final, Messi's final match was still emotionally significant.
In his statement, Messi revealed that his decision to retire came after his father Jorge's passing on August 7, following a prolonged health battle. Messi expressed his gratitude towards fans and family, emphasizing that he gave his all to bring Argentina happiness and pride. He closed his statement by thanking everyone for their support over the past decades, thanking God for making him Argentine, and saying "Vamos Argentina!"
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