ANKARA, Oct 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Lionel Messi described representing Argentina as “the best thing that happened” in his life as he delivered an emotional farewell to the national team following his final international appearance Tuesday, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
World : âPlaying For Argentina Was Best Thing That Happened To Meâ: Messi Bids Emotional Farewell
Lionel Messi, Argentina, farewell, national tea
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- Speaking to a packed Monumental Stadium after scoring in Argentina’s 3-0 friendly victory over Benin, Messi struggled to contain his emotions as he reflected on more than two decades wearing the national colours.
- Messi also thanked the generations of teammates who accompanied him during his international career, saying they had always given everything for the shirt.
- Messi addressed Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, dismissing suggestions that anything unusual had occurred during the tournament.
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