On Friday, Lionel Messi, the Argentinian football legend, paid a sweet tribute to his national team mate Angel Di Maria after his international retiring.
Messi said in a video posted on social media: "I'm sorry I couldn't be here on this very special night for you, you know I’m trying to get better so I can come back. I wanted to be there, even with this video, and I hope you enjoy this night with your family, your loved ones and all the people of Argentina. This tribute is so well deserved for everything you gave us.
On a personal level, we told each other everything we had to say. We were lucky enough to share a year together. Who would have thought about everything we went through in the national team, everything we experienced. Beyond everything we had to go through, we ended up champions of everything. Enjoy it because you deserve it, we're going to miss you a lot.”
Messi is still recovering from the injury he sustained in the final of Copa America, that's why he couldn't make it to the latest Argentina's game in the qualifiers of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in US in 2026.
Messi and Di Maria shared together the latest achievements of the Albiceleste including winning the gold medal in 2008, winning 2 Copa America titles in 2021, and 2024, and winning the glorious world cup in 2022.
Di Maria had145 caps for his country.
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