Flick reacted to the end of Messi's career in the national team: He is the best football player in the world

The head coach of Barcelona, ​​Hansi Flick, commented on Lionel Messi's decision to end his performances for the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old striker of Inter Miami represented the national team since 2005. Flick especially noted the Argentinean's performances at the 2026 World Cup and called him the best footballer on the planet. "He is the best football player in the world. Just incredible. I enjoyed his game at the 2026 World Cup - he played brilliantly, fantastically. On the one hand, I am sad, but this is life, time goes by. He's had a great career, he's the best and he proved it at the World Cup," said Flick. It will be recalled that Messi announced the end of his international career on the eve of Barcelona's match against Rayo Vallecano in the third round of La Liga.