Messi, who provided two assists and scored a penalty in the match, delivered an emotional yet passionate speech after the full-time whistle at the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires. During his address, he also issued a warning to his Argentina teammates, the next generation, and the fans, asserting that there are people who do not want to see the national team succeed. With Messi now retiring from international duty, he wants the future generation to take charge and elevate the country to new heights on the pitch, refusing to let those who wish to see Argentina fail prevail.
Lionel Messi , arguably the greatest footballer of all time, hung up his boots in international football after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday.
“First of all, I want to thank all of you-everyone here in the Monumental tonight, and every single Argentine watching from across the country and around the world. The warmth, the respect, and the unconditional love you have shown me throughout these years is something I will carry in my heart for the rest of my life. I’m talking more than I ever do, but the reality is I don’t want to leave. Messi spoke of hanging up his boots with the satisfaction of having fulfilled his lifelong dreams. However, Messi also issued a stern warning to the fans, his teammates, and those who will represent Argentina in the future, reminding them that there are critics and detractors who wish to see the national team stumble.
Having won the FIFA World Cup, the Copa América, the Finalissima, and numerous other honors, the 39-year-old leaves behind no unfulfilled ambitions.
I would like to play forever here, in front of you, wearing this shirt, but time passes for everyone, and it is simply not possible,” he said.
And I swear to you, I would love to come here with them for the rest of my life. “As much as I want to be here for the rest of my life, I feel that, after everything, I would like to spend my whole life here. I feel that it is over. The last World Cup was too much. We were so close to fulfilling my dream and the dream of the entire country, to win the World Cup again. “When we are united, we are stronger than anyone else. We can get through anything. But we will be united, and we have to remain united. To achieve the highest goals, we have to stay together. There are people who don’t want to see this national team win. But we have to unite against them.”
Because being a player for Argentina is the most beautiful thing that can happen, i would love to be the most loved player in the world,.
“I have no choice but to thank you, as I told the president earlier, for not allowing me to give up, even during the worst moments we have gone through.
