Hours before the World Cup final, Lionel Messi's tearful farewell letter

Hours before the World Cup final, Lionel Messi's tearful farewell letter

19.07.2026 17:51

Lionel Messi, who is reportedly set to end his national team career with the final match of his last World Cup against Spain, published a meaningful letter that has moved all of Argentina. Sharing a photo with his teammates, Messi said, "This team will never be forgotten and has written a history that no one can break. Come on, Argentina."

Lionel Messi, who is set to play in his last World Cup tournament and is reported to be ready to end his national team journey with the grand final match against Spain, published a meaningful letter that deeply moved all Argentine people. 

MESSI'S EMOTIONAL FAREWELL LETTER

The 39-year-old legendary captain's farewell post on social media created a huge wave of emotion in the country, where the excitement for the cup has peaked. Sharing a photo taken with his teammates, technical staff, and club employees before this historic match, Messi said, “No matter what happens, this team will never be erased from memory and has written a history that no one can break. Go Argentina!” 

Here is Messi's post:

“No matter what happens, this team will never be erased from memory and has written a history that no one can break. GO ARGENTINA! 

The best part of all these years was never just the trophies. What was truly beautiful was the journey itself. Sharing every day with this group, fighting together, getting up in difficult times, and enjoying every moment of this path. 

Infinite thanks to each of my teammates, the technical staff, and everyone who works every day to keep this national team as a family.”

World Cup final match

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