India, Sept. 1 -- Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared a heartfelt note following his retirement from international football, reflecting on the journey he has had with Argentina.

Messi's legacy with his country isn't just about the goals or trophies, but also the weight he carried for Argentina for years and the way he delivered when it mattered most. First called up in 2005 by Jose Nestor Pekerman at just 18, Messi went on to make 207 appearances for Argentina and became the country's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals.

The Argentine great announced his retirement from international football on Monday. While the decision wasn't entirely unexpected, especially after Argentina's World Cup final defeat, fans had been prepari...