Javier Milei pays tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of his retirement from the Argentine national team
In the prelude to the emotional friendly match that will mark Lionel Messi’s definitive farewell to the Argentine national team, the country’s president, Javier Milei, dedicated words of recognition to the soccer star. Through his social media, the president thanked the captain for his legacy, highlighting his ability to inspire through effort and talent.
Thank you very much Lionel Messi for all the magic you have given us on and off the pitch, showing the world that with effort it is possible to achieve even the impossible. Messi is impossible! Let’s go Argentina, damn it!
Javier Milei, President of Argentina
The presidential message was accompanied by audiovisual material in which Milei recalls past statements, in which he expresses his admiration for the attacker’s game. The president recalled an article titled Messi is impossible, which analyzes the various facets of the footballer and positions him as the best in each of them. Likewise, the head of state took advantage of the space to reflect on resilience, comparing his own experience as a goalkeeper in lower divisions with the capacity for overcoming that Messi has demonstrated throughout his career.
The last dance of a legend
The Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires will be the stage where a historic cycle comes to an end. Starting at 8:00 PM local time, Argentina will face Benin in what will be Lionel Messi’s 208th match wearing the Albiceleste jersey. This encounter marks the final point of his international career, following the decision made by the player after the 2026 World Cup final.
Messi’s numbers with the national team are simply unmatched:
- 125 goals scored.
- 66 assists recorded.
- All-time leader in matches, goals, and assists in the national team’s history.
- Four major titles: 2022 World Cup, 2021 and 2024 Copa América, and the 2022 Finalissima.
- Youth honors: U-20 World Cup (2005) and Olympic gold medal (2008).
With this friendly match, Argentina bids farewell to its greatest icon, closing a golden era that will remain etched in the history of world sports.
