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Storm of farewell messages for Messi: Griezmann, Suarez, Pique, and many more pay tribute

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Apart from being the greatest footballer and arguably athlete to grace the earth, Lionel Messi was an inspiration to many. He was proof that hard work can push you to the limit and make you immortal.

And the sheer number of footballers who have paid tribute to him on social media since it was announced that he is leaving is proof that he was much more than a teammate.

The floodgates opened with Sergio Busquets, who holds the responsibility of being the first-team captain now.

Former team-mate and coach of Al Sadd Xavi was next, leaving a special message for the Argentine on Instagram.

The other half of Xaviesta, Andres Iniesta was never going to miss out on this emotional journey, sharing innumerable iconic moments with Leo on and off the pitch.

The prodigal son that is touted to take over Messi’s throne at Barcelona, Ansu Fati, was next.

Gerard Pique’s message is the one that seems to have hit a lot of people right at the centre of their chest. Sharing the pitch for more than a decade, the Spaniard left a tear-breaker on Insta.

Messi’s best friend Luis Suarez took to Instagram as well to talk about Messi’s legacy with Barcelona and their time together on the pitch.

Riqui Puig now holds the legendary #6 for Barcelona after an updated list and made sure to join the train to heartbreak hotel.

Far from a popular figure with the Barcelona fanbase right now, Sergi Roberto did share nearly a decade on the pitch with Leo and made sure to let the world know how important he was for him.

Often pitted against one another, Antoine Griezmann and Messi seemed to have understood each other well enough on the pitch, and the former was undoubtedly a fan.

Another player who formed quite a bond with Messi on the pitch, the rewards for which were evident every other game: Jordi Alba. The Spaniard has always held Leo in high praise, and his farewell message signified nothing different.

Ilaix Moriba may have been subject of controversy lately, but his adoration for Messi was well-known as the duo shared a special moment on the pitch. The Spaniard took to Instagram to pay his respects to Leo.

Pedri may have shared just one season with Leo, but their understanding looked strong enough against all odds. As the face of Barcelona for the next decade, the teenager paid his gratitude to him on Instagram.

Just when Barcelona fans thought they were done, Frenkie de Jong dropped an absolute tear-jerker on Instagram, talking about how he will continue to watch Messi play on the television despite it all.

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