Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in October 6 friendly against Benin
- Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the ‘farewell he truly deserves’, says Argentina football’s chief.
- Lionel Messi was named in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.
- The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024.
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- Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the ‘farewell he truly deserves’, says Argentina football’s chief.
- Lionel Messi was named in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.
- The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024.
Sources: Al Jazeera