Following Messi's farewell match with the national team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino posted on social media to pay tribute to the Argentine legend, sharing a photo of himself with Messi holding the World Cup.

Infantino wrote in both Spanish and English: "Congratulations, Messi, thank you very much! Argentine fans and Messi loyalists worldwide were incredibly emotional seeing you perform that timeless magic in the national team jersey for the last time! Good luck, legend!"

In his national team farewell match, Messi contributed one goal and two assists, helping Argentina defeat Mauritius 3-0.

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