Argentina: Neymar Jr sends a message to Lionel Messi

06.10.26 19:00 Friendly International

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Tonight, Lionel Messi will play his final match in Argentina's colors. His friend Neymar has sent him a message.

The adventure between Lionel Messi and Argentina is coming to an end. On Tuesday night into Wednesday, the Argentine attacking midfielder will play his final match in his country's colors against Benin in a friendly. On the social network Instagram, Santos forward Neymar paid a heartfelt tribute to his former teammate.

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"Everyone who loves football has been able to enjoy your talent over the years... Today, it is your final match in the shirt of your national team, your country, and I hope you enjoy every second, that all the tributes being paid to you today will make you happy. It is not only Argentina that thanks you; the whole world thanks you for everything you have brought to football. Thank you for making me love football even more. It was an honor to have played against you and, even more so, to have written history alongside you. Thank you," wrote the Brazilian.

Messi and Neymar played together at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

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