Messi Retirement Announcement: IShowSpeed reels at Fabrizio Romano post; fans feel end of era

IShowSpeed was in disbelief after finding out about Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement announcement during a livestream. (Image via: Getty) IShowSpeed looked completely stunned when he found out Lionel Messi had officially called time on his Argentina international career. The streamer was watching Fabrizio Romano’s announcement during a livestream when the news appeared on his screen. What followed was less of a normal reaction and more of Speed trying to convince himself that the post couldn’t be real. The 39-year-old Messi announced his decision on August 31, 2026, after an Argentina campaign that ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves international football with 207 appearances and a record 125 goals for his country. For Speed, though, the numbers almost seemed beside the point.Speed could not believe Romano’s announcementA clip shared by the IShowSpeedHQ X account shows the streamer sitting at his desk in headphones and a black “Humble” T-shirt. He stares at Romano’s post, looking increasingly shocked as he processes what he is reading.Then came the plea.“Fabrizio Romano, tell me you’re lying right now… I know you don’t lie. I know Fabrizio Ro...