Messi in tears before last Argentina match
Lionel Messi was seen crying on the team bus ahead of his final match with Argentina, as reported by multiple media outlets.
A tearful last ride
Lionel Messi was seen in tears on the team bus ahead of his final match with Argentina, according to several media outlets. Foot Mercato and Blick both report that the forward was emotional before arriving at the stadium for his farewell game. A video published by the Argentine newspaper La Nación shows Messi upset, as noted by Metrópoles.
A final goodbye
The friendly match, which is expected to be Messi's last with Argentina, is set to take place soon after the team's arrival, Foot Mercato reports. The outlet says Messi traveled with his teammates to the venue where the farewell celebration will be held. Blick also describes how the player broke down in tears on the way to the match, with social media videos capturing the moment.
Emotional moments before kick-off
L'Équipe adds that Messi was in tears before reaching the stadium for what is likely to be his final appearance with the national side. The match is designed to mark the end of Messi's international career, and the player's emotional reaction has been widely shared. Foot Mercato and Blick both confirm that the tears came ahead of the game.
