Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players ever, played his final game for the Argentine national team on October 6 in an emotional farewell.
While he announced his retirement from international soccer back in August, Messi will continue to play for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
His legacy was built on an incredible list of achievements, including a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, the title of all-time top scorer for both Argentina and FC Barcelona, and numerous other records.
Click through the following gallery to revisit some of the defining moments of his remarkable journey and see where his career stands today.