Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his former Barcelona and Argentina team-mate Javier Mascherano, after the 36-year-old announced his retirement.
Mascherano called time on his illustrious playing career over the weekend, with the former Liverpool star saying: "I want to announce that today I am retiring from soccer professionally."I want to thank this club [Estudiantes] that gave me the opportunity to finish my career in Argentina."Now, Messi has penned an emotional tribute to both Mascherano and fellow Argentinian international Fernando Gago, who also retired this month.Gago announced his retirement on social media, writing: "I want to tell you that I've taken the decision to finish my career as a professional footballer."After 15 years of.
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