RismadarVoice Reporters
October 8, 2026
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández has reportedly paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi following his retirement from the Argentina national team.
Reports circulating on Wednesday, October 7, suggested that Messi made his final appearance for Argentina during a farewell match against Benin in Buenos Aires.
According to the accounts, Fernández expressed sadness over the prospect of no longer sharing the international stage with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
The midfielder was quoted as saying, “We will miss Leo… how much did I cry tonight, incredible.”
However, the circumstances surrounding the reported farewell match and Messi’s retirement announcement require independent confirmation.
Messi remains one of Argentina’s most celebrated footballers, having played a central role in the country’s triumphs at the 2021 Copa América, 2022 Finalissima and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
His international career has included several major tournament appearances, individual records and a remarkable transformation from repeated final defeats to historic victories.
Fernández was among the Argentine players who shared in the country’s World Cup success in Qatar, where Messi captained the national team to victory.
Any confirmed retirement would mark a significant moment for Argentine football, ending an international career spanning more than two decades.
An official statement from Messi or the Argentine Football Association would be necessary to establish the reported retirement and details of his final appearance.
