Before WC Final, Messi Sends Emotional Message to His Team

Football icon Lionel Messi shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, focusing on the journey his team has undertaken rather than solely celebrating their victories. He described the past year as the most beautiful, highlighting shared experiences, comebacks from difficult moments, and the joy found in every step forward.

"The most beautiful thing throughout all these years was not just winning trophies, but the entire path we took. Every day spent together, the battles we fought, bouncing back from tough times, and the joy in every step," Messi wrote on the social media platform.

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The most beautiful thing throughout all these years was not just winning trophies, but the entire path we took. Every day spent together, the battles we fought, bouncing back from tough times, and the joy in every step.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner extended his thanks to everyone who contributed to the team's success. "Thank you to every teammate, the coaching staff, and all the people who work every day to keep this team a true family. Whatever happens today, this team has already made history that we will never forget and that no one can take away from us. LET'S GO, ARGENTINA!" he added.

Messi's message comes just before the World Cup final, where Argentina aims to defend its title against European champions Spain. The match is scheduled for Sunday evening. In the preceding game for third place, England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring contest, marking the highest-scoring third-place playoff in World Cup history.

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Thank you to every teammate, the coaching staff, and all the people who work every day to keep this team a true family. Whatever happens today, this team has already made history that we will never forget and that no one can take away from us. LET'S GO, ARGENTINA!