Lionel Messi has "completed football" and can bid Argentina farewell with pride, according to analysis of his career achievements.
Statistical absurdity
Messi's illustrious career is filled with milestones and statistics, with his international record alone being a statistician's dream, particularly over the past two World Cup cycles. During this period, he solidified his status as an immortal of the game.
Ryan Benson unpacks the statistical absurdity of Messi's achievements, arguing that the forward has at this point "completed football."
Celebrating the moment
For now, it is time for Argentina to celebrate what they have achieved with Messi, as there is no guarantee it will ever be as good again. Argentina had already won the lottery once before with Diego Maradona, and it will surely be a while before they strike gold a third time.
Luckily, Messi provided them with memories to last a lifetime.
