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Milei thanks Messi after national-team retirement: ‘Thank you, impossible man’
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Milei thanks Messi after national-team retirement: ‘Thank you, impossible man’

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Javier Milei thanked Lionel Messi and called him an “impossible man” after the player announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team.
  • Messi ended his international career with two Copa América titles, a Finalissima and the 2022 World Cup.
  • He leaves as Argentina’s record holder for appearances, goals and assists, with 207 matches, 125 goals and 68 assists.

President Javier Milei thanked Lionel Messi after the forward announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team, calling him an “impossible man.” Milei posted the tribute alongside a photograph of Messi wearing Argentina’s number 10 shirt during the last World Cup.

Many thanks, impossible man.

— Javier MileiArgentina’s president thanked Messi after the forward announced his retirement from the national team.

Milei also shared a 2018 interview in which he described Messi as “impossible,” referring to the player’s unusual ability on the field. Former President Mauricio Macri praised Messi as a symbol of effort, humility and talent whose influence would reach future generations.

Daniel Scioli, Argentina’s secretary for tourism, environment and sport, called Messi an “eternal legend.” He thanked the player for teaching Argentines never to give up and said Messi’s national-team legacy would remain with the country forever.

A testimony to effort, humility and talent that will transcend generations.

— Mauricio MacriThe former president praised Messi’s long-term influence.

The tributes followed the end of Messi’s more than 20-year international career. With Argentina, he won two Copa América titles, the Finalissima and the 2022 World Cup. The 39-year-old announced his decision in a handwritten letter, saying, “I gave everything I had, I have nothing more to give, and besides, there are great young players coming through who deserve to be there.”

Thank you Lionel for teaching us never to give up and for taking Argentina to the highest level. Your legacy with the national team transcends football and will accompany our country forever.

— Daniel ScioliArgentina’s secretary for tourism, environment and sport paid tribute to Messi.

Messi made 207 appearances for Argentina, scoring 125 goals and providing 68 assists. He is the country’s record holder in all three categories.

I gave everything I had, I have nothing more to give, and besides, there are great young players coming through who deserve to be there.

— Lionel MessiMessi explained his decision to retire from Argentina’s national team in a handwritten letter.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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