James Godwin

Let love lead ❤️| FC Barcelona ❤️💙| opinions, analysis & banter | talking football everyday |Family first 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 | Barcelona players glazer

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

Why is nobody talking about Pedri tonight? 🤔

He was poor and sloppy against Levante, but bounced back today with a much sharper performance and easily could’ve had an assist.

Is it only when Pedri has a bad game that people notice him and start calling him names? 😏

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

@AlbicelesteTalk Messi is simply the best….he made all of us childhood and we all going to miss him too

[All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalk]

🚨📲 Julián Álvarez on IG: "What a privilege it was to share the pitch and so many moments with you.

"First, I admired you as a kid, like millions of Argentines who grew up dreaming of becoming footballers because of you. Then I was lucky enough to meet you, become your teammate, and experience things I will never forget.

"Thank you for everything you gave us, for representing our country the way you did, and for leaving us a legacy that goes far beyond football.

"We’re going to miss you so much in the sky blue and white.

"For me, you will always be the greatest. THANK YOU SO MUCH, LEO." 🤍

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

@giulianosimeone ❤️🥹

[damilyy🇦🇷 @dami_lyy]

Football finally had a definition ........ MESSI!!!I ✨️🇦🇷❤️

[ESPN FC @ESPNFC]

The greatest to ever do it 💙

[Inter Xtra @Inter_Xtra]

🥺 #Inter’s Vice-President Javier Zanetti message to Lionel Messi:

“Thank you, Leo. Thank you, genius. 🩵🤍

Thank you for another unforgettable night.

One more, for a memory that will last forever.

In Argentina and around the world, a true legend.

Today and always, thank you Lionel Messi.” @javierzanetti

[All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalk]

🚨📲 Ángel Di María on IG: “I had the privilege of being born in your generation, of being able to enjoy watching you play football for so many years.

"Today, you close that door that none of us Argentines ever wanted to hear you say you were going to close. But that day has arrived, and today, like every Argentine, I want to say thank you, thank you so much for everything you did for our country. For taking our flag to the very top of the world.

"And I had the privilege of playing by your side for 18 years. Of being more than just a teammate, of sharing barbecues, teams, the national team, and so many other things together.

"I only have words of gratitude for you, for all the affection you have always shown me. Our flag will always fly at the very top thanks to you.

"I love you very much, my friend. 🇦🇷

"THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. 🇦🇷”

[All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalk]

THE GAME HAS BEEN PAUSED IN THE 10TH MINUTE FOR A STANDING OVATION FOR LEO MESSI! 🐐👏❤️

[All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 @AlbicelesteTalk]

🚨🎙️ LEO MESSI FULL SPEECH:

"I have nothing left to do but thank this shirt. For 20 years, even through the worst moments, I never stopped fighting, pushing forward, giving everything I had and wanting to be here.

"Not coming here anymore and no longer being with the Argentina National Team is going to hurt a lot. If it were up to me, I would love to be here for my entire life, because playing for Argentina is the most beautiful thing there is.

"I think I’m talking more than ever today because I simply don’t want this moment to end.

"But I think the time has come for me to retire. The last World Cup took a lot out of us after everything we went through. We arrived in the final with just enough left in us, but we fought until the very end, like we always did.

"We came very close to winning it again, and despite everything that was said about us, nothing strange happened. The match against England took a lot out of us because we gave absolutely everything.

"In 2022, we had the dream of fulfilling not only my dream, but the dream of an entire country: becoming world champions again. And we did it.

"We won the World Cup, the Copa América, the Finalissima… I’m incredibly grateful for everything I experienced with this National Team.

"But this journey wasn’t only about 2022 or this last World Cup. So many teammates fought alongside me for this shirt long before we finally became world champions. Never doubt how much every one of them fought and gave for Argentina.

"It was a privilege and an honor to share the pitch with all of my teammates and to share so much of our lives together away from football. Every time we stepped onto the pitch, I knew we could compete against anyone because I had warriors beside me who were willing to leave absolutely everything out there.

"To achieve the biggest things, you need a strong group. And it’s during the most difficult moments that you truly discover what kind of team you have. That’s one of the biggest reasons we were able to achieve everything we did.

"And especially to this group: THANK YOU. They helped me fulfill the dream I had since I was a child. They helped me become a world champion.

"I also want to thank the people. I was lucky enough to play in so many cities across Argentina, and everywhere I went, I received an incredible amount of love.

"Throughout all these years, wherever we played in the world, the stadiums were always full of Argentinians. No matter the match or the distance, people made an enormous effort to be there. We know how difficult that is. Wherever we went in the world, it felt like we were playing at home because we could always feel your support.

"And that support has to continue. Difficult moments will come, and those are the moments when you have to support the team more than ever. You need strong, united groups because there will always be people who want to see the National Team fail, and we can’t give them that satisfaction.

"Here, in this stadium, I experienced one of the happiest days of my life: our first match at home after becoming world champions. It was beautiful. And today might be one of the saddest because I’m standing here saying goodbye.

"I’m going to miss all of you so much, but I’ll always be on your side. I’ll be supporting these boys and everyone who comes after them.

"There are so many emotions going through me right now. I’m surely forgetting many things I would like to say because this is a very difficult moment for me. The first person who comes to my mind is my dad.

"I’m going to miss playing here so much. I love you all, and I’m proud to be Argentine.

"I leave grateful, proud and at peace. Thank you for everything.” 🇦🇷❤️

[FC Barcelona @FCBarcelona]

From that gold medal in Beijing in 2008 to an unforgettable career, making history every step of the way with La Albiceleste. 🥇🇦🇷

Congratulations, Leo, for continuing to make Argentina’s jersey even more iconic! 🐐👏

[Ronaldinho @10Ronaldinho]

Qué placer y qué alegría haber formado parte de tu historia desde el primer día hermano! Nos hiciste sonreír y disfrutar tanto del fútbol!!! Tu nombre está en la historia de tu país, de todo el mundo... Solo nosotros sabemos la alegría que sentimos al cumplir nuestro sueño de infancia, representar a toda nuestra nación y ser campeones del mundo!!!! Lo diste todo por tu selección y por tu país... Te entiendo perfectamente y sé que todo lo relacionado con la familia nos hace replantearnos las cosas... Disfruta de la vida, hermano. Te deseo lo mejor, hoy y siempre

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

🥹🩵🤍

#FIFAWorldCup

[$parrow Jay💙❤ @el_sapphire100]

Gracias Leo 🥺☹️☺️

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

@AlbicelesteTalk Swears….feeling like a part of me is leaving me but thanks Leo

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

This picture says everything.

They lit up the sky for him one last time. 🇦🇷

From a boy with a dream to the man who became Argentina’s greatest ever.

Thank you for everything, Leo. This goodbye hurts more than I imagined. 🐐💔

[Berneese @theberneese]

MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI MESSI

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

@BouafifNour He’s the best 😮‍💨❤️

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

Omo, this one really hurts. 😭Seeing all these Messi retirement tweets and news makes me realise an era I grew up watching is coming to an end.

He deserves every bit of the praise, respect & honor. We’ve been blessed to witness greatness. What a legend. The greatest ever. 🐐🇦🇷

[United Discovery 🔴 @UTEDDiscovery20]

As we dey talk about Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise for Ballon D’or, some fans are in the background whispering Morgan Rogers🤦‍♂️.

What crime did we commit on this app😂.

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

@UTEDDiscovery20 lol 😂 no be for here seh 😭😂

[James Godwin @Slimdaddy2708]

@Isaiah014nk You no know say money nah skin care nii 😂