"There are so many emotions, I've experienced so many things on this field. It's always a joy to play in Argentina with our people. We've been enjoying match after match for many years. I'm very happy; being able to finish in this way here is what I always dreamed of. For many years, I have had the affection of Barcelona, and my dream was to have it here, too, in my country with my people."
"For many years, a lot of things were said, but well, I'll stay with all the good. All the good with the group that tried it couldn't get it and concentrate. Then, I was given it and some of the players in the roster and the past one. Everything we lived was beautiful. Today was the last one for points here."
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 in his final competitive home match, with Lautaro Martinez adding a header. The 38-year-old confirmed the matches against Venezuela and Ecuador would be his last World Cup qualifiers while providing no definitive retirement timeline. Messi nearly completed a hat-trick before a late chip was ruled out for offside. He was visibly emotional when acknowledging fans, some of whom bowed to him in the stands. Messi expressed deep gratitude for the affection received in Barcelona and the dream of receiving that same affection at home in Argentina.
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