Lionel Messi posts ad celebrating Argentina career after retirement
Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina national team is celebrated in a new Michelob Ultra advertisement. The spot uses a bar receipt to highlight his major achievements, including World Cup and Copa América titles.
Why it matters
The ad serves as a high-profile tribute to one of the most influential athletes in modern sports history following his international retirement.
Hear this story The length of the receipt puts CVS to shame.
A new Michelob Ultra advertisement uses a bar receipt to stand in for Lionel Messi's resume with the Argentina national team, printed after a bartender asks, "Closing out?"
The 39-year-old soccer legend announced his international retirement this week , closing the chapter of his career with a World Cup triumph, two Copa América titles and many other achievements, as outlined in the spot.
Among the additional accomplishments, "GOAT Debate Settled," "that goal vs. Mexico," and "countless" are listed under both "fans moved to tears" and "rival fans moved to tears."
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in