Messi calls Argentina farewell the saddest day of his career

Lionel Messi described his farewell to Argentina’s national team as the saddest day of his career, delivering an emotional goodbye as he spoke about his decision to retire.

The Argentine star reflected on his father and the supporters during his farewell remarks, bringing a personal dimension to the end of his international career.

Messi also addressed retirement, placing the decision at the centre of a goodbye he described in stark terms: “This is the saddest day of my career.”

His remarks touched on an unfulfilled dream linked to the 2026 World Cup. That ambition remained part of his farewell, alongside his reflections on family, fans and leaving the national team.