Lionel Messi will wear the Argentina shirt for the last time as well White Take him to Benin, where he will finally meet the Barcelona legend, who has decided to retire from international football.
It will be a moving moment for football fans who have watched Messi on the international stage and become accustomed to many heroics for Argentina.
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It will be an emotional occasion for many in the evincing fraternity as well, with former Barcelona teammate Neymar notably closing a cordial note to Messi ahead of his last international game.
Neymar note to Messi
The Brazilian, who formed a legendary partnership with Messi during their time together at Barcelona, paid tribute to the Argentine legend on Instagram.
“Anyone who loves to decorate has enjoyed you for so many years.” Neymar wrote on Instagram.
“Today is your last game wearing the shirt of the national team, your country, and I hope you enjoy that second and all the tributes make you happy today.”
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Neymar went on to highlight the global impact Messi had on the game. “It’s not just Argentina that we thank you for, the whole world thanks you for everything you’ve done to decorate it.”
The Brazilian then reflected on his personal relationship with Argentina, both as a rival and as a teammate.
“I thank you that I would love to adorn myself more. I have done honor against you, and even more to have made history with you.”
“THANK YOU, Leo Messi” he continued.
Good bye emotions
Messi and Neymar share an excellent bond. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Neymar and Messi have shared some of the most memorable moments in Barcelona’s history, part of the iconic ‘MSN’ trio alongside Luis Suarez that powered the club to a treble in 2015.
Their bond continued long after Neymar’s departure from Camp Nou, and the two even shared the pitch again at PSG.
Messi’s last game is therefore an emotional moment for Neymar and Barcelona fans.
It also begs the question even more as Barcelona try their best to arrange a farewell game for Messi at the Camp Nou – which has been in the pipeline for a long time and never came to fruition.
Much depends on John Laporta, who has broken up with Messi, who meanwhile continues to ply his trade with Inter Miami.