Messi played in his sixth World Cup at the age of 39 and subsequently decided to retire from the Argentine national team. The football world is beginning to say goodbye to him, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Hours after the announcement, Gianni Infantino published a message full of praise on Instagram: he said that Messi’s career “has inspired millions of people and defined our beautiful sport”.
Big words to close out a chapter that ended with eight goals and four assists, the second-best record of the tournament behind Mbappé.
Your magical talent and humility will be remembered forever. I wish you all the best in your next chapter”, the FIFA president concluded, during the most successful period of Messi’s career with his national team.