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Inter Miami head coach Kily Gonzalez has commented on Lionel Messi ending his career with Argentina’s national team. According to a quote from Gonzalez cited by ESPN, the coach said the player’s farewell match for the national team was emotional.
Gonzalez said the main thing during the match was for Messi to enjoy the moment. He noted that he had told him to accept the affection shown to him by people in Argentina and around the world. According to Gonzalez, Messi has always valued the opportunity to wear the national team shirt and will remember the legacy he built with the team for the rest of his life.
“They will miss him a lot in this shirt. But now he is with us, and we have to appreciate having him at our disposal. Unfortunately, we will not see him in that shirt again. Those who are with him now should enjoy this opportunity. He is ours now, and I want to enjoy working with him,” Gonzalez said.
The coach emphasized that Messi demands the best from his teammates and club staff every day, adding that a competitive spirit is part of his character. According to Gonzalez, the 39-year-old also seeks new challenges in training and pushes those around him to improve every day.
Gonzalez added that the club had changed since Messi joined Inter Miami and that the player is building his legacy there as well.
