Real Madrid: José Mourinho sends a message to Lionel Messi after his international retirement.

José Mourinho has reacted to the announcement of Lionel Messi’s international retirement. The Real Madrid coach sent a message to the Argentinian captain following his decision to end his career with the national team. Messi officially announced his choice on Monday, in a post shared on his Instagram account. After more than twenty years with the Argentinian national team, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has decided to move on.

“After all this time since the last match, and after careful consideration, I want to announce to everyone that I have decided to retire from the national team,” wrote the Argentine striker. The announcement quickly sparked numerous reactions in the world of football. Among them was that of José Mourinho, who chose to comment directly on Messi’s post on Instagram.

The Portuguese technician, who has often crossed paths with the Argentinian throughout his career, emphasized his appreciation for the decision to include the former FC Barcelona star. This decision marks a significant turning point for the Albiceleste, with whom Messi notably won the Copa América twice and the World Cup in 2022. He is leaving the national team after having indelibly marked its history.