From @TheAthleticFC: For years, there were many people in Argentina who criticised Lionel Messi, scorned him, rejected him, and even booed him. But he now bows out a legend. nyti.ms/4hPgzM1
ALT Lionel Messi holding the World Cup trophy with the headline: How Argentina Learned To Love Lionel Messi. He Retires a God.
After Russia 2018, a bunch of biased journalists and some bitter fans tried to tear him down, but those of us who actually love the sport stood by him. We backed him so hard that in just two months he changed his mind about quitting the national team. then he made history
Oct 7, 2026 · 12:13 AM UTC