The international break has ended, and Serie A resumes this weekend, featuring key narratives across Italy's top league. This comes after Lionel Messi's retirement from international soccer, following a celebrated career that included winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Several Serie A players from the Argentina national team, including Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, and Franco Mastantuono, have expressed their admiration and sent messages to Messi as he steps away from international play.
Messi's final match for Argentina saw mixed reviews, with critics noting his performance. The Benin national team manager, Gernot Rohr, noted instances where the Argentine team was dismissive towards his players during post-match interactions.
Cristiano Ronaldo honored Messi with a heartfelt tribute on social media, acknowledging their longstanding rivalry and the impact of Messi's career on soccer. This message received widespread support from fans.
As Serie A returns, Gian Piero Gasperini, coach of Roma, is expected to rest Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé in their upcoming match against Como while discussing the influence of Paulo Dybala on Roma's performance.
Inter Miami's head coach, Kily Gonzalez, has called for fans to celebrate Messi as he transitions back to domestic competition in Major League Soccer after his emotional farewell to the national team.