Lionel Messi’s emotional final appearance for Argentina 🥹

We’re not ready for his retirement...

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Lionel Messi had a special evening.

The player had his last cap with the Albiceleste, in Argentina .

For the occasion: a brace and powerful words from the player.

– Thursday, 4 September 2025

For this special last match, Lionel Messi brought his sons onto the pitch to sing the national anthem.

During the warm-up, the football legend let a few tears show.

– Thursday, 4 September 2025

" To be able to finish this way, it’s everything I dreamed of ," he said at the end of the match.

No one is ready to see him go after the 2026 World Cup.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

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