Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick commented on Lionel Messi's decision to retire from the Argentina national team.

39-year forward of Inter Miami representing the national team since 2005. Flick especially praised the Argentinean's performance at the 2026 World Cup and called him the greatest football player on the planet.

" Simply amazing. I enjoyed playing for the 2026 emergency – it’s brilliant, fantastic.

From one side, less summarily, all through life, an hour later. He had a wonderful career, the longest and most successful at the World Championships,” said Flick.

Apparently, Messi announced the end of his international career ahead of Barcelona’s match against Rayo Vallecano in the third round of La Liga.