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Weeks After Announcing Retirement, Lionel Messi Named In Argentina Squad For Farewell Appearance
Lionel Messi will play his farewell match for Argentina against Benin on October 6 in Buenos Aires.
Lionel Messi is set to receive his final international send-off on October 6 after being selected for Argentina’s squad to face Benin in Buenos Aires. Messi, 39, announced in August that his Argentina career was coming to an end, bringing the curtain down on a two-decade spell with the national team.
His international achievements include winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.