Following Lionel Messi’s retirement from the Argentina national football team, Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, delivered a heartfelt tribute to the player.
Infantino wished Lionel Messi well and hailed him as a football icon in an Instagram post. In another post, he was seen cradling the World Cup beside the Inter Miami attacker.
“Congratulations, Messi! I am extremely grateful. Witnessing you perform that enduring magic in the national team jersey for the final time brought immense emotion to Argentine supporters and Messi enthusiasts around the world! “May you be blessed, legendary,” Infantino penned.
Messi will now devote himself to club football, having made the most appearances (208) for Argentina.