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Neymar thanks Lionel Messi ahead of final Argentina match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:20 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Neymar thanks Lionel Messi ahead of final Argentina match

Summary

Neymar Jr. expressed his gratitude to Lionel Messi in a social media post before Messi's last match for Argentina. The friendly against Benin is set to be an emotional farewell for the 39-year-old, who has had a storied international career with over 200 appearances and 125 goals. Neymar shared a heartfelt message reflecting on the impact Messi has had on football and his personal admiration for him. The football community is joining in to pay tribute to Messi as he prepares to take the field one last time for the Albiceleste.

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By the Numbers

•Neymar sends a public message to Messi via Instagram.
•Messi's final match for Argentina is a friendly against Benin.
•He has made over 200 international appearances and scored 125 goals.
•Messages of tribute are flooding in from the football community.
•Neymar reflects on the honor of playing alongside Messi.

Latest Updates

7:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It was an honour, thank you’ – Neymar sends heartfelt message to ex-Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi

What they're saying

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Neymar Jr. has on Tuesday taken to social media, to send a public message of gratitude the way of former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.This of course comes ahead of an emotional evening in waiting f...
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