Lionel Messi announced the end of his career at the warehouse of the Argentina national team.
The 39-year-old Argentinean published an emotional fury on Instagram, explaining his decision to him and confirming that he would give him two decades of appearances for the national team..
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The decision has left me in pain and my soul is still aching, but I realize that the time has come. I swear to you, I have given everything away. And it’s no less fateful if we managed to win everything, and before. I have always fought and given everything for myself for this T-shirt, in order to give you joy and encourage you to write that you are Argentines, football fans.
The hour is passing, the stages are reaching their end, and this stage hurts me especially badly. I love, I love and will always fight for my beloved. I will give up, I have nothing more to give, and besides, wonderful young boys will follow me, who deserve to be here.
Thank you for all the love you have given me with a stretch of 20 rocks. I am no longer able to get out of the field. Now I will be one of you - forever to the sick and supportive team called. In good times and in bad times, and in bad times - even more so.
To my dear homeland for those who have always entrusted and accompanied me on this beautiful, but at the same time, folding road. Such a skin trainer, teammate and kerivnik, with whom I had the opportunity to practice this path. I take from me unforgettable memories and moments that I experienced.
I walk with peace of mind and pride for those who, together with my partners, gave you moments that were possible without dying.
It’s up to God’s will to experience everything at once with you. I love you!
Thank you, God, for those who made me an Argentinean. !
*I wrote these words on 21 days, two days after the final. Today, after what happened to my dad, I’m changing my decision even more,” Messy wrote on Instagram.
Apparently, Lionel Messi played 207 matches for Argentina, scoring 125 goals and providing 68 assists. Having also won the Copa America twice and once triumphed at the world championship.