The day we never wanted to come is finally here. Tonight, Leo Messi will play his final match for the Argentina National Team.
And speaking completely objectively, I canโt think of a more beautiful and emotional story in any sport than the one between Lionel Messi and Argentina. Itโs the kind of story that Iโm sure will one day become a movie and have books written about it.
Itโs a story that every person can use as motivation in life, no matter what happens, never give up and keep fighting for your dreams.
You fall? Get back up. You fall again? Get back up again and keep fighting.
This story had everything, sadness, happiness, injustice, justice, criticism, praise, defeats and victories. After so many disappointments, Leo Messi still managed to achieve absolutely everything with Argentina, everything that had always been his biggest dream in football. He achieved it through his leadership, his effort, and alongside an incredible group of players.
Iโve watched six World Cups, and not a single one of them was without Messi. I donโt know the Argentina National Team without Messi, and I donโt know Messi without the Argentina National Team.
I canโt imagine not having that extra excitement anymore, knowing: โHoy juega Messi.โ I donโt think any player will ever be able to give me the same feeling I had watching Messi play, especially when he was wearing the Argentina shirt.
And maybe the worst part is realizing that, as time passes, it slowly takes away the childhood that Leo Messi gave us, and thereโs absolutely nothing we can do to stop it.
A 21-year story is coming to an end and I can proudly say that I regret nothing. I witnessed around 90% of Messiโs entire journey with Argentina, and throughout all those years, I never once turned against him. I suffered and enjoyed everything with him.
It didnโt matter who Argentina were playing. Whether it was the World Cup, Copa Amรฉrica, World Cup qualifiers, or simply a friendly game, I can confidently say that whenever it was possible for me, I was there watching every single game.
Thereโs really nothing more I can say.
Thank you, Leo.
This was the most beautiful story in the history of sport and Iโm proud and grateful that, me, we, the fans, were able to be a part of it too. ๐ฆ๐ท๐
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