Famous broadcaster Piers Morgan commented on Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend's decision to retire from international play, today Monday.
Morgan wrote on his "X" network account: "BREAKING.. Lionel Messi retires from international football after scoring 125 goals for the Argentina national team, ranking second on the list of top international goal scorers."
He added: "Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 146 goals for the Portugal national team, the highest number in international football history.. This settles the debate over who is the greatest player of all time."
It is worth noting that Piers Morgan shares a strong friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo, star of Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team.
BREAKING: * Lionel Messi quits international football having scored 125 goals for Argentina, the second-highest number in football history. * @Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 146 goals for Portugal, the highest in football history. This settles the 🐐debate. pic.twitter.com/QcMc6m0ys2@piersmorgan
Messi wrote in an official statement published on his "Instagram" account: "After all this time since the final match, and after long consideration, I want to announce to everyone that I have decided to retire from playing with the national team."
He added: "It was a painful decision and it still pains me deep inside, but I realize that the time has come. I swear to you that I always gave my all, not only during the recent years when we achieved everything, but before that as well. I always fought and exerted everything I had for this jersey, and to make you happy and proud to be Argentinians through football."
You can discuss topics and news in greater depth on the "Kooora" forums
