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Neymar Thanks Messi Ahead of Argentina’s Final International Match
Neymar wrote a kind message about Lionel Messi.
Messi is getting ready to play his last game for Argentina.
The match is against Benin and will be played at home.
Neymar said people around the world are grateful for what Messi has done for football.
He also thanked Messi for making him love football more.
Neymar and Messi were teammates at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi has played for Argentina 203 times and scored 124 goals, according to the article.
He also helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles.
Neymar posted an emotional Instagram tribute to Lionel Messi before Messi’s final match for Argentina.
Messi announced his international retirement on September 1 and is set to face Benin on home soil.
Neymar praised Messi’s impact on football and said he helped him love the sport even more.
Messi is Argentina’s most-capped player and leading scorer, with 203 appearances and 124 goals, the article reports.
Messi’s achievements include the 2022 World Cup and Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, with a tribute from Neymar Jr.
- What
- Messi is preparing to play his final international match for Argentina.
- Where
- On home soil in Argentina, against Benin.
- When
- The match is scheduled for Tuesday; Messi announced his retirement on September 1, 2026.
- Why
- Messi is ending his international career; Neymar shared a tribute recognizing Messi’s contribution to football.
Key facts
- Opponent
- Benin
- Match setting
- Messi’s farewell match for Argentina, on home soil
- Retirement announcement
- September 1, 2026
- Argentina appearances
- 203
- Argentina goals
- 124
- Major titles cited
- 2022 FIFA World Cup; Copa América in 2021 and 2024
- Neymar’s message
- He thanked Messi for his contribution to football and for making him love the sport more.
Quotes
Neymar Jr
Brazilian footballer and former teammate of Messi
“It is not only Argentina that thanks you; the whole world thanks you for everything you've done for football. Thank you for making me love football even more. It was an honour to have played against you, and even more so to have made history alongside you.”
rediff.com
“Anyone who loves football has enjoyed you throughout all these years...Today is your final game wearing the shirt of your national team, your country, and I hope you enjoy every second of it and that all the tributes today make you happy.”
rediff.com
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