Lionel Messi's international retirement celebrated by Sir David Beckham and Jose Mourinho
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Former England captain Sir David Beckham praised Lionel Messi for inspiring millions of children worldwide and said his legacy will live forever following Messi's retirement from international football.
- Messi, who scored 125 goals in 207 games for Argentina, led the team to World Cup victories in 2022 and 2026, as well as two Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
- Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho noted that future Copa America and World Cup tournaments will feel different without Messi's presence.
- Former Argentina teammates Angel di Maria, Cristian Romero, and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez expressed deep admiration for Messi, highlighting the privilege of playing alongside him and sharing historic moments.
- Beckham and others emphasized Messi's impact not only as a player but as a symbol of greatness and inspiration in football history.
