Messi farewell closes a long, hard-won love story with Argentina Messi’s farewell ends a journey that began with the country's football authorities not even knowing his name. Football 18 min ago
Under Lionel Scaloni, Messi became the undisputed leader of a new generation, guiding Argentina to two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup.
At the 2003 Under-17 World Cup in Finland, Spain beat Argentina 3-2 after extra time in the semi-finals.
A World Cup qualifier against Colombia in 2011 began to change that perception, as Messi helped Argentina rally from a goal down to win in difficult conditions.
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