🚨| BREAKING: This footage of Lionel Messi was allegedly hidden by the Argentine FA so people wouldn’t question whether he’s actually an alien.
It’s finally been released. �
The AFA has arranged for all matches across its men’s and women’s competitions on the next matchday to stop in the 10th minute for a minute of applause in recognition of Lionel Messi’s career with the Argentina national team 🇦🇷👏🐐
🚨 BREAKING: Lionel Messi has finally confirmed FIFA’s 2022 statement after winning the World Cup — the GOAT debate is settled in his retirement post on Instagram. 🇦🇷🐐
He brags different.
Now that Barcelona have decided against signing a centre-back this window, it’s time to give Hafiz Gariba his opportunity in place of Álvaro Cortés.
He was arguably the best centre-back across La Masia’s age groups last season. Give him the chance, and he’ll surely prove his worth. 🇬🇭
🩵🤍 Full statement by Lionel Messi: “I wrote these words on July 21, two days after the final… today, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more convinced of this decision than before”.
“After all this time since the final, and after thinking about it a lot, I want to tell everyone that I’m retiring from the national team.
"It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep inside, but I understand that this is the right moment.
"I swear I always gave everything, not only in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too. I always fought and gave everything for this shirt, to bring you happiness and make you feel proud to be Argentine through football.
"There isn’t much time left, and different chapters are coming to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot. I love, I loved, and I will always love being part of the national team. I gave everything I had, and I don’t have anything more to give.
"Also, there are great young players coming through who deserve to be here.
"Thank you for all the love during these 20 years. I’m going to miss hearing you from the inside. Now I’ll be one of you, always supporting from the outside, in the good times and even more in the bad ones.
"Thank you to my family for always being there and for being with me throughout this beautiful but difficult journey. Thank you to every coach, teammate and director I had the chance to share it with. I take with me unforgettable memories and moments.
"I leave with peace and pride, knowing that together with my teammates we gave you moments we once dreamed of. It was crazy to experience all of this with you. I love you!
"Thank you God for making me Argentine.
"Vamos Argentina!
Xavi Espart has been at Barca since he was eight years old. The 19-year-old versatile midfielder has started every match and has been shifted to fullback in Hansi Flick's new system, providing two assists in his first three matches ⚽⚽
Another La Masia product producing for the Barcelona first team 👏