Messi to Jordi Alba: “I’m going to miss you so much”

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·8 de octubre de 2025

Messi to Jordi Alba: “I’m going to miss you so much”

The end of a remarkable story has arrived. Jordi Alba, 36, announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from professional football. The Spanish defender, currently with Inter Miami and formerly of FC Barcelona, will play out his final MLS season before hanging up his boots.

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On Instagram, Lionel Messi didn’t hide his emotions as he reacted to the departure of his friend and former teammate:

Thank you, Jordi. I’m going to miss you so much. After all these years together, it will feel strange not to see you on my left. Who’s going to send me those passes now?

Lionel Messi's comment on Jordi Alba's post went viral after sharing some words with his longtime teammate ❤️ "Who's gonna give me back passes now???" 🥹
– martes, 7 de octubre de 2025

The two men spent nine seasons together in Barça colors, sharing the pitch in more than 400 matches and forging a formidable partnership down the left flank. With both Alba and Busquets now retired, it marks the end of an era for Messi and an entire golden generation of world football.

Every time Jordi Alba makes a cutback pass you just know Messi is about to score one of the most underrated players of all time
– martes, 7 de octubre de 2025