The god of football retires. We'll miss you, Leo!

The farewell of Lionel Messi from the Argentina national team left deep emotion among squad members after the captain's last match in the albiceleste shirt.

The match marked the close of a historic chapter for Argentine football, a cycle characterized by the winning of international titles and by the consolidation of a generation led by the forward in the national side.

After the match, several teammates expressed their recognition of the captain. Nicolás Otamendi praised the player's humility and revealed that his presence on this day was in response to a direct invitation from Messi himself to accompany him on a key day, according to the outlet.

For his part, coach Lionel Scaloni said that managing the figurehead represented a milestone in his sporting career, while players from different backgrounds within the squad agreed on the value of the legacy the captain leaves for Argentine sport.