Lautaro, Paz and Serie A stars send messages to Messi after international retirement

Serie A players representing Argentina have sent public messages of gratitude to Lionel Messi following his final international appearance and retirement. Messi played his farewell match for Argentina against Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 6, 2026, after previously announcing his international departure on August 31.

Teammates including Inter's Lautaro Martinez and Como's Nico Paz took to social media to praise the captain as the greatest player in history. Other Italian league stars paying tribute included Fiorentina's Franco Mastantuono, Juventus's Nico Gonzalez, and Roma trio Matias Soule, Santiago Castro, and Leonardo Balerdi.