Lionel Messi leaves hilarious farewell message for Juan Musso
Lionel Messi left a lighthearted inscription on Juan Musso's jersey following his final appearance for the Argentina national team.
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Following the conclusion of his iconic 21-year international career with Argentina, Lionel Messi shared a warm and playful moment with teammate Juan Musso. The Atletico Madrid goalkeeper took to social media to reveal a cherished keepsake: a match-worn jersey signed by the legendary captain after his final appearance for the Albiceleste.
The handwritten tribute offered a glimpse into their long-standing competitive rivalry during national team training sessions. Messi wrote: "For Juan, with much affection. I'm going to miss smashing goals past you and watching you get pissed off."
Reflecting on the humorous inscription, the 32-year-old goalkeeper expressed his gratitude for their time together on the international stage. Musso, who shared the pitch with Messi during victories against Bolivia and Zambia, captioned his post simply: "Forever grateful."
The farewell fixture at the Estadio Monumental marked the end of an extraordinary journey for Messi. The veteran forward concluded his international career with 126 goals in 208 appearances, leading his team to a 3-0 victory over Benin in front of a capacity crowd of over 85,000 supporters.