Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football. He won the FIFA World Cup in 2022, 2nd ever highest scorer in football behind another football great, Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has won 8 Ballon d'Ors (3 more than 2nd placed Ronaldo) scored 91 goals in a calendar year in La Liga for FC Barcelona, nicknamed 'La Pulga' (Spanish for 'The Flea') has won the most trophies in football history (44) Argentina's highest ever goalscorer, has won 4 UEFA Champions Leagues (2 behind 1st, Luka Modric) he played with Luis Suarez and Neymar Jr in prime 'MSN', is rivals with Portuguese legend, Cristiano Ronaldo. With a spectacular football legacy, his name will be remembered forever, with the full name of 'Lionel Ándres Messi Cuccittini'.
Thank you to Lionel Messi, you gave everything, pushing beyond limits in your career Translations: MSN: Messi, Suarez, Neymar FIFA: Owners of football Ballon d'Or: The trophy you win after an unreal year of football La Liga: Spanish football league Ronaldo: Portuguese footballer who plays for Al Nassr Modric: Croatian footballer who plays for AC Milan
