José Mourinho praises Lionel Messi after international retirement

José Mourinho has publicly praised Lionel Messi following the announcement of the Argentine player's retirement from international football. Despite their historical rivalry during Mourinho's tenure at Real Madrid, the coach expressed profound admiration for Messi's talent and longevity.

During a press conference, Mourinho stated, “No words can describe his talent,” and noted that Messi is one of the greatest players of his generation. He remarked that the football world will miss the player, especially after seeing him compete at a high level into his late 30s.

Mourinho also commented on Messi's current career in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami, jokingly suggesting that fans might have to watch MLS matches to keep up with the legend, even if he does not personally enjoy the league.