Lionel Messi is set to pull on the Argentina jersey one final time tonight. The absolute GOAT, who announced his retirement from international play back on August 31, wraps up a stunning 22-year career with Argentina, a journey that included bringing home a World Cup title. It’s wild to think about how long he’s been at the top, and how much he’s accomplished on the biggest stage.
A World Cup Record Book Untouched
When you talk about World Cup legends, Messi’s name isn’t just in the conversation, he basically wrote the book. He’s made six World Cup appearances, a mind-blowing feat in itself. In those six tournaments, he led Argentina to the quarterfinals or even further five different times, and he reached the final three times. Think about that consistency at the highest level! The guy has been delivering under immense pressure for decades.
The Numbers Tell an Epic Story
His World Cup résumé is just stacked. Across those six appearances, Messi played in an incredible 34 matches. He racked up 21 goals and dished out 12 assists, extending countless records along the way, especially during his historic run this past summer. The impact he’s had, the moments he’s created, his legacy on soccer’s biggest stage is honestly unlike anything anyone has ever seen. It’s simply unmatched.
Tonight, Argentina takes on Benin in an international friendly in Buenos Aires at 7 p.m. ET. It’s the farewell for a player who literally redefined what’s possible in the sport, and soccer fans are gonna feel this one for a long, long time. What a career.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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