Beunos Aires, Oct. 8 -- Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of football legend Lionel Messi, penned an emotional message for her husband after he signed off from international football in fairytale fashion with Argentina's 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.

Lionel Messi said goodbye to international football on a memorable note, delivering a goal and two assists during Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin in his farewell match at home on Tuesday.

After the match, Roccuzzo wrote an emotional message in an Instagram post, praising Messi for the love and respect he received during his international farewell, saying he had earned it through his personality, humility, commitment and dedication to Argentina. She called it a privilege to have shared his jo...