Messi: "Thank you all for the love over the past 20 years."

Messi: "Thank you all for the love over the past 20 years."

As he entered the 20th year of his professional career, football legend Lionel Messi recently expressed his gratitude to fans worldwide, saying emotionally: "Thank you for all the love over the past 20 years." The Argentine star's UEFA Champions League career began in the 2004-05 season, and during his remarkable club journey, he won the UEFA Champions League title four times in total. Messi's message came as he announced the end of his 20-year Argentina national team career, marking not only a personal milestone but also the legacy of a glorious era, which drew widespread attention across world football.

Type: Player update

Matchup or topic: Lionel Messi's 20-year career review and farewell (international stage)

Match result: Non-match post, no specific result involved

Key player and statistics: Lionel Messi. His career began in 2004 and he has been active for 20 years. He has won four UEFA Champions League titles.

Additional highlights: The statement was released around the time Messi announced the end of his 20-year Argentina national team career, and he thanked fans for their support. His UEFA Champions League debut came in the 2004-05 season.