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Massey’s retirement is not just a symbol of a player’s farewell moment, but a sign of the end of an era of football. Massi won the Ballon D’Or 17 times and set records, World Cup, Copa America and many club level titles …Read more

Massey’s retirement is not just a symbol of a player’s farewell moment, but a sign of the end of an era of football. Massi won the Ballon D’Or 17 times and made records, won the World Cup, Copa America and many club level titles. Messi has indicated that the World Cup qualifier match against Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental Stadium of Buenos Aires on 4 September will probably be their last domestic match.
Lyon Massey said in an interview to Apple TV that “This will be a very special match for me. This may be my last qualifier game for me. I do not know whether there will be some friendly or other matches after this… but my whole family will be with me for this match. My wife, my children, my parents, my siblings and my wife will be present in the stadium.”
Already qualified for the World Cup, but this time they may have to land without a masse. The Argentina team remains on top in the South American qualifier table with 35 points. In such a situation, this match is just a formality for Argentina, but it is going to prove to be a very emotional moment for Messi and his fans. Till now Messi has played 193 international matches. Out of this, he has scored 31 goals in the World Cup qualifier. After winning the 2022 Qatar World Cup, he made Argentina the world champion after 36 years. This is considered to be the biggest achievement of his career so far. Messi can also play qualifiers against Ecuador on 9 September, but that match will be like. Therefore, the day of September 4 will probably be the last time when the crowd of Buenos Aires will see its hero playing at home in the qualifier.
Massey will remember not as a great player, but a real artist of football, an inspirational veteran and the hearts of sports lovers always as a living hero. If Massi retires, then the end of an era will be announced, but their inheritance will be evergreen, which will continue to inspire generations to come.