According to Tycsports, Argentina's World Cup winner Gomez, while serving as a commentator on Kuwaiti television, compared Messi to Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci, and explained why he believed Messi's farewell match at the Monumental stadium was historic.

Gomez experienced Messi's farewell ceremony for the Argentine national team in a unique way. He was far from the Monumental stadium, unable to attend as a member of the 2022 Qatar World Cup-winning squad because he was commentating for Kuwait's Sasha Sasha TV at the time. The world champion made striking remarks about the national team captain's abilities.

Gomez, currently a midfielder for UAE's Forte Virtus, participated in the program alongside host Al-Qarashi and former Egyptian striker Mido. When asked what Messi's last game in the Albiceleste jersey meant, he admitted it was a special and sad day.

"Today is a very historic day, a sad and special day, because Messi is bidding farewell to the Argentine national team. In my opinion, I think he is perhaps the best player in history. So, for our national team, it's a sad day," said the player who has also played for Arsenal, San Lorenzo, and Atalanta.

Gomez then pointed out that the Rosario native's main advantage was not just his skill, but the speed at which he processed every move on the field. He elevated Messi to the level of two great geniuses in history.

At the same time, the attacking midfielder made a remarkable comparison: "Personally, I agree with Mido that Messi's brain works much faster than that of ordinary people, faster than a normal person's brain. Because technically, while there are thousands of players who cannot match him in terms of ball control, speed, passing, dribbling, etc., Messi's brain... he is a genius, a prodigy, like Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci."

He then further explained: "He possesses something extraordinary, I can't quite explain it. But perhaps in his brain, for example, when he plays football, everything before his eyes... to him, everything seems to move in slow motion, because he himself is moving so fast."

During halftime, Gomez also predicted that the No. 10 would stay on the field until he scored, which Messi eventually did with a penalty. Gomez said at the time: "As I told you before, for me, as long as he hasn't scored, he won't leave the field. So I hope he scores soon so he can come off and receive the fans' cheers. In my opinion, he will try to play the full match, perhaps even until the 90th minute, just to celebrate with the fans and give his all."

Ultimately, the captain scored a penalty in the friendly against Benin, bidding farewell to his Albiceleste career amidst cheers from fans, family, and former teammates. The Argentine Football Association had invited members of the Qatar World Cup-winning squad, but some were unable to attend.

Absent players also included Dybala, Molina, and Franco Armani. Roma did not approve the travel of the first two due to "sporting and logistical reasons, specifically the duration of intercontinental travel and upcoming official matches," while the goalkeeper had to remain with his club for Atlético Nacional's match against Deportes Tolima.

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