TIL Desk Sports/ Lionel Messi paid tribute to Javier Mascherano after his former Argentina and Barcelona teammate retired. Messi played with Mascherano for 14 of his 16 years in the national team, and for nine years together at Barcelona.
Messi succeeded Mascherano as Argentina captain, and they went to the last four World Cups, reaching the final in 2014. At Barcelona, they won two Champions Leagues, two Club World Cups, and seven La Liga. It was so many years together, seeing each other every day and sharing so much, Messi said on his Instagram account.
We lived very happy moments and also some very hard for Argentina and Barcelona. We have missed you since you left. Xavi Hern ndez, another Bar a great, said he was honored to have played with Mascherano.
An outstanding professional, humble as few others and with a unique capacity to lead, Xavi said. Brazil striker Neymar, who played with and against Mascherano, called the Argentine a phenomenon as a player and as a person.
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