Lionel Messi has played his last official game in Argentina colors on home soil, delivering a brace that left fans both celebrating and in tears.
In front of a packed stadium, the 37-year-old football icon reminded the world of his magic one more time as he bowed out in style.
Messi’s Argentina legacy is etched in gold:
- 193 games
- 114 goals
- 58 assists
- 10 hat-tricks
- 170 total goal contributions
- 47 Man of the Match awards
- Copa América (x2), Finalissima, and the FIFA World Cup
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, carried Argentina to glory in Qatar 2022, sealing the only major honor missing in his legendary career.
For fans in Buenos Aires, it was more than just a match it was a farewell dance. As chants of “Messi, Messi!” echoed, the captain signed off with a brace, symbolizing his eternal bond with the Albiceleste faithful.
Messi’s farewell is not just the end of an era for Argentina, but the closing chapter of international football’s greatest story.
