After playing his final game with the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi received a heartwarming message from another legendary striker.

One of the latest football stars to leave a special message for Messi about his retirement from the national team is Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has always been viewed as Messi's rival throughout their careers, but the Portuguese legend showed respect towards the Argentine legend with a message under Messi's latest Instagram post.

Lionel Messi assisted and scored in his final Argentina appearance, a 3-0 friendly win over Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental before a sold-out crowd.

The Portugal international put rivalry aside to honor Lionel Messi.

Messi will play his final match for the Argentine national team on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires, capping an incredible international career that includes a World Cup title and two Copa America crowns

Lionel Messi turns his official farewell match for Argentina into a gala performance, scoring one last time.

On Tuesday night, Lionel Messi officially closed the most important chapter of his international career with Argentina. In his 208th and final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey, the captain led his team to a 3-0 victory against Benin at the Monumental Stadium,