After Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, teammate Lisandro Martinez posted a heartfelt message expressing his sadness and gratitude to Messi.

Lisandro Martinez wrote on social media: "To be honest, I feel immense sadness. You're never truly prepared for moments like this, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you!! You are my role model and a role model for the entire world—a winner on the football pitch, a winner in life!! My daughter will be incredibly proud that her father played alongside such an extraordinary person. You are the greatest athlete in history, because when it comes to football, honestly, there is no comparison. I love you very much."