Barcelona sparked controversy by posting a brief comment after Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, then deleting it.

Messi's announcement on Monday that he was ending his international career drew widespread attention. As the club where he spent most of his career, Barcelona's response fell short of external expectations.

After Messi's post, clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Augsburg all posted tributes. In contrast, Barcelona initially only commented on Messi's social media post, writing: "You fought with everything you had until your last breath. Your country and all of Barcelona are proud of the legacy you leave behind."

However, this comment was later deleted, and criticism of Barcelona's stance subsequently grew.

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