Mourinho praised Messi after his retirement from Argentina. On Instagram, he congratulated his international career and stated that the Copa América and World Cup won't be the same. He said Messi made him think the most.GOAT recognizes GOAT! 🐐 Messi retires from Argentina. Mourinho shared a classy message: "The next Copa América and World Cup will not be the same." Like a legendary market asset, his legacy is irreplaceable. https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2026/09/01/mourinho-s-reaction-to-messi-s-retirement-from-the-argentine-national-team.html