Lionel Messi Added To Argentina Squad For October 6 Farewell Game
Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of three home friendlies. Messi has yet to confirm whether he will join the team, but the head of Argentina soccer said the icon accepted the invitation for the Oct. 6…
Lionel Messi, the world's best player, has been added to Argentina's squad for his farewell game on October 6. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man team. President of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio Tapia, announced the decision, stating that Messi will receive the farewell he deserves if he decides to join the team for the match against Benin.
The Argentine soccer icon led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and helped them reach the final of the 2026 edition. The country's soccer association also announced friendly matches against Bolivia, Burkina Faso, and Benin, with the final match scheduled for October 6 in Buenos Aires.
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