England legend David Beckham has disclosed that Lionel Messi’s legacy will live forever after he announced his retirement from international football.
Beckham shared an emotional message on Instagram praising Messi as an inspiration for children worldwide who delivered the greatest gift to his country.
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Beckham, the co-owner of Inter Miami CF, noted how lucky the world was to witness Messi’s journey from a young dreamer to a global icon.
“This is the moment we get to look back on and realize how grateful we were to witness the greatness of a young kid with a dream,” Beckham wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.
“Leo, you have been a credit to yourself, your family, your friends, and your country, leading by example and creating inspiration for millions of children not just in Argentina but around the whole world.
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“Leo, you delivered the greatest gift to your country, and, for that, your legacy will live forever. Congratulations on all you achieved for Argentina.”
The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and his last game for his country was Argentina’s World Cup final defeat against Spain in July.
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