Neymar Jr has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi as the Argentina captain prepares to play his final game for the national team.
The Brazilian star shared a heartfelt message for his former Barcelona teammate, thanking Messi for everything he has contributed to football and reflecting on the special moments they shared during their careers.
Anyone who loves football has enjoyed you throughout all these years,
Neymar wrote. He added that Messi deserves to enjoy every second of his final appearance in the Argentina shirt and receive all the tributes coming his way.
Neymar also stressed that Messi’s impact goes far beyond Argentina, saying the entire football world is grateful for what the legendary forward has achieved.
“Thank you for making me love football even more. It was an honor to have played against you, and even more so to have made history alongside you,”
Neymar said.
The pair formed a memorable partnership at Barcelona, winning major trophies together before Neymar left the club in 2017. Their friendship has remained strong despite representing Brazil and Argentina, two historic South American rivals.
Neymar concluded his message with a simple but powerful tribute, writing,
THANK YOU, Leo Messi.
Meanwhile, Neymar has also opened up about his own future as he continues his career with Santos. The Brazilian forward has made it clear that he will wait until his current contract expires before deciding what comes next.
I’ll decide my future after my Santos contract ends,
Neymar said, leaving the door open for another chapter in his decorated career.
While Messi prepares for an emotional farewell with Argentina, Neymar’s message underlines the deep bond between two players who shared one of the most memorable partnerships in modern football.
