Here are some of the main reactions to the announcement, which left fans and team-mates alike feeling bereft.FORMER ARGENTINA TEAM-MATES- Angel Di Maria, fellow 2022 world champion: "It's so hard to read that we won't see you in the sky blue and white anymore. I only know that I was born in the right century to be able to see you, enjoy you, and on top of that, to share all these years with you on the national team."- Rodrigo De Paul, also a team-mate at Inter Miami:"Just thank you, the greatest of all time, thank you for making us so, so happy, you can't imagine how many smiles you brought!! You are eternal."- Cristian Romero"I love you, I admire you, and I will always be grateful for everything you gave for me and for our country. Eternal thanks, captain." - Argentine national team: "Eternal thanks, Leo. We will love you until the end of our days."OTHER REACTIONS- Argentine President Javier Milei: "Thank you so much, incredible man." - FIFA president Gianni Infantino: "Congratulations @leomessi on an extraordinary international career which has inspired millions and redefined the beautiful game." - Antonela Roccuzzo, Messi's wife: "What a privilege to have been by your side on this journey and to see you fulfill all your dreams. You deserved this story and so much more. We love you infinitely."