Actress Kareena Kapoor revealed her son’s emotional response to Lionel Messi’s retirement announcement from international football.

Known for his football passion, her son was left heartbroken upon hearing the news about the Argentine legend stepping away from the sport.

On her Instagram Stories, Kareena reposted a video highlighting Messi’s most unforgettable moments, captioning it “Number 10 forever” with red heart emojis.

She also posted a candid photo of her son wearing a blue jersey bearing Messi’s number 10, though it remains unclear if it was her elder son Taimur or younger son Jeh.

The actress was among many Indian celebrities to respond to Messi’s announcement, expressing admiration through heartfelt comments filled with red heart emojis.

Messi officially confirmed his international retirement on August 31, triggering widespread reactions from fans and football personalities worldwide.

Kareena’s connection with Messi extends beyond social media; she met the football icon during his promotional visit to India in December 2025, sharing memorable photos with him and her sons.

After the meeting at Wankhede Stadium, where she attended alongside Taimur and Jeh, Kareena posted pictures showing her sons in jerseys featuring Messi’s name and number.