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🇦🇷 Lionel Messi’s statement in full as he announces his retirement from the Argentina national team:

"After all this time since the final, and after thinking about it a lot, I want to let everyone know that I’m retiring from the national team…

"It was a decision that hurt, and still hurts deep in my soul, but I understand that the time has come. I swear I always gave everything I had, not just in these last few years when we won everything, but before that too. I always fought and gave everything for this shirt, to bring you joy and make you proud to be Argentine through football.

"There isn’t much time left, and chapters are starting to come to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot. I love, have loved, and will always love being part of the national team. I emptied myself. I have nothing more to give, and there are some incredible young players coming through who deserve to be here.

"Thank you for all the love over these 20 years. I’m going to miss hearing you from inside the pitch. Now I’ll be one of you, cheering and supporting the team from the outside, always, through the good times and the bad, especially the bad.

"Thank you to my family for always being there and for accompanying me on this journey, which has been so beautiful but also so difficult. Thank you to every coach, teammate and director I had the privilege of sharing it with. I leave with unforgettable memories and moments.

"I leave with the peace of mind and pride of knowing that, together with my teammates, we gave you moments we once only dreamed of. It was crazy to experience all of this with you. I love you all!

"Thank you God for making me Argentine.

"Come on, Argentina!

"I wrote these words on July 21, two days after the final. Today, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more certain of my decision than I was before."

Raphinha dedicated his goal to Julian Alvarez❤️❤️

🚨 Atletico Madrid avoided defeat with a late goal but the Julian Alvarez situation completely overshadowed the game. 🤯

আশ্চর্য এটা আবার কে

For sure

🚨 Barcelona are ready to test Inter’s resolve with a €100M offer for Lautaro Martínez. 🇦🇷💰

From the player’s side, a move would not be a problem, but convincing Inter to let their captain and leader leave will be the real challenge.

👉Via [El Chiringuito TV]a

🚨 Barcelona is shifting to Plan B after Atlético Madrid made it clear they won't let Julián Alvarez leave. Their new target is Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez! 🚨⚽

How would Lautaro fit in at Barcelona?Let us know below! 🤔💭

🚨 DO YOU KNOW: Lionel Messi is the only Barcelona captain to ever win the Joan Gamper man of the match award in the club’s history.

He did it 4 times.