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Neymar honors Messi ahead of Argentina farewell match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Neymar honors Messi ahead of Argentina farewell match

Summary

Neymar paid tribute to Lionel Messi on social media ahead of Messi's farewell match for Argentina on October 6, 2026. Neymar expressed gratitude for their friendship and shared experiences on the pitch, highlighting the rivalry between Brazil and Argentina. The Brazilian reminisced about their time together in club football, especially at Barcelona and PSG, where they achieved significant success. Messi concludes his international career with impressive stats, including 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina.

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By the Numbers

•Neymar posted a tribute on X ahead of Messi's last game.
•Messi ends his Argentina career with 207 caps and 125 goals.
•The duo played together at Barcelona and PSG, winning major titles.
•Neymar acknowledged the intense rivalry between Brazil and Argentina.

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Neymar before Messi's Argentina farewell: Honoured to make history with you

What they're saying

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For more than a hundred years, Brazil and Argentina have shared the greatest rivalry between national teams in world football. But over more than 10 years, Neymar and Messi have built a genuine friend...
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