A message that says it all! Neymar pens emotional letter to Messi on Argentina farewell day
Neymar found deeply personal words for Lionel Messi on one of the most emotional days of the Argentine legend's career.
Details: On the day of Messi's farewell appearance for Argentina, Neymar addressed his longtime friend and former teammate with an emotional letter, thanking him not only for the memories they created together but also for everything he has given to football.
“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. It’s 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 honor to have played against you, and even more so to have made history alongside you. THANK YOU, Leo Messi. 🐐”
Neymar and Messi shared some of the biggest moments of their careers together. They were teammates at Barcelona and later reunited at Paris Saint-Germain, while also facing each other on the international stage. Their friendship has remained strong long after their time as club teammates ended.
It is worth noting that Messi goes into the farewell match against Benin with 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina. The game is set to become his 208th and final appearance for the national team.
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