Thank you for everything, Messi. Even though I’m Brazilian, I can’t explain how much you mean to me. I love you, Leo. I love the player, I love the person you have shown yourself to be, and I love everything you represent to football. I grew up watching you play, watching your goals, your dribbles, your assists, and those moments when you simply made the impossible look easy. You have been part of such a huge part of my life, and it’s hard to accept that one day this is coming to an end. Today, I’m not just watching a footballer say goodbye. I’m watching a part of my childhood, my teenage years, and so many memories I created watching football say goodbye too. And even though I’m Brazilian, I cheered for you. I cheered for your happiness, for Argentina, and for you to achieve your biggest dream. When you lifted the World Cup, I felt like I was watching the perfect ending to the story of the greatest player I have ever seen. Thank you for making me love football even more. Thank you for every goal, every dribble, every trophy, every tear, and every smile. Thank you for every moment you gave me without even knowing I existed. One day, I will tell people that I had the privilege of living in the same era as Lionel Messi. I love you, Leo. Thank you for everything. Forever my greatest idol. ❤️🐐