@FootynewsEven Zlatan Ibrahimović had to bow down. When a reporter brought up Messi stepping away from Argentina duty, the man with one of football's biggest egos didn't hesitate: 'The king leaves the stage. International football has just become smaller. That is the truth.' If someone like Zlatan can admit that, you know it's real. Messi's goodbye with Argentina really does close out a whole chapter. #LionelMessi
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The image is a split screen featuring two famous soccer players. On the left, Zlatan Ibrahimović is shown in two separate shots, speaking at a press conference with a microphone in front of him. He is wearing a black blazer over a black shirt and has his hair slicked back. The background shows logos for Emirates and ACM. On the right, Lionel Messi is celebrating in his Argentina national team jersey, number 10, with the FIFA World Cup 2022 patch visible. He is pointing forward with a determined expression. The overall mood is a comparison between two football legends.
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Top 10 Footballers to Miss Most Penalties Since 2001@FootynewsEven Zlatan Ibrahimović had to bow down. When a reporter brought up Messi stepping away from Argentina duty, the man with one of football's biggest egos didn't hesitate: 'The king leaves the stage. International football has just become smaller. That is the truth.' If someone like Zlatan can admit that, you know it's real. Messi's goodbye with Argentina really does close out a whole chapter. #LionelMessi
View original postPhoto by @Footynews· Sep 2, 2026· Lionel Messi
The image is a split screen featuring two famous soccer players. On the left, Zlatan Ibrahimović is shown in two separate shots, speaking at a press conference with a microphone in front of him. He is wearing a black blazer over a black shirt and has his hair slicked back. The background shows logos for Emirates and ACM. On the right, Lionel Messi is celebrating in his Argentina national team jersey, number 10, with the FIFA World Cup 2022 patch visible. He is pointing forward with a determined expression. The overall mood is a comparison between two football legends.
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