Neymar’s emotional message to Lionel Messi ahead of final international game: ‘The whole world thanks you’

Neymar’s emotional message to Lionel Messi ahead of final international game: ‘The whole world thanks you’ Lionel Messi will don the Argentina shirt for one last time as the Albiceleste take on Benin, in what will be the final match for the Barcelona legend, who is set to retire from international football. It will be an emotional moment for football fans, who have grown used to watching Messi on the international stage and his many heroics for Argentina. It will be an emotional occasion for many in the footballing fraternity as well, with former Barcelona teammate Neymar notably penning a heartfelt note to Messi ahead of his final international game. Neymar’s note to Messi The Brazilian, who formed a legendary partnership with Messi during their time together at Barcelona, paid a tribute to the Argentina legend on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) “Anyone who loves football has enjoyed you throughout all these years,” Neymar wrote on Instagram. “Today is your final game wearing the shirt of your national team, your country, and I hope you enjoy every second of it and that all the tributes today make you happy.” Neymar went on to highlight the global impact Messi has had on the sport. “It’s not only Argentina that thanks you, the whole world thanks you for everything you’ve done for football.” The Brazilian then reflected on his personal relationship with the Argentine, both as a rival and a teammate. “Thank you for making me love football even more. It was an honour to have played against you, and even more so to have made history alongside you.” “THANK YOU, Leo Messi,” he concluded. An emotional farewell Messi and Neymar share an excellent bond. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Neymar and Messi shared some of the most memorable moments in Barcelona’s history, forming part of the iconic ‘MSN’ trio alongside Luis Suarez that powered the club to a treble in 2015. Their bond has remained strong long after Neymar’s departure from Camp Nou, and the two had even shared the pitch once again at PSG. Messi’s final game, therefore, is an emotional moment for Neymar as well as Barcelona fans. It also begs the question even more that Barcelona should try their best to arrange a farewell game for Messi at Camp Nou – something that has been on the pipeline for a long time and hasn’t come to fruition . A lot depends on Joan Laporta, who has a fractured relationship with Messi, who, in the meantime, continues to ply his trade for Inter Miami.