Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for farewell match after international retirement
Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad ahead of the upcoming international break, despite announcing his retirement from international football
Lionel Messi has been announced as part of Argentina's squad for his farewell match, marking his international retirement. The 39-year-old announced his decision two months after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain. The match, set to take place on October 6 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, will be Argentina's games against Benin following earlier matches against Bolivia and Burkina Faso.
Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia confirmed the news, expressing the nation's gratitude to Messi for his service to the team.
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