FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt
Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations, according to GOAL.com reports on Thursday. The Argentine Football Association reportedly wanted to permanently retire the number following Messi’s retirement from international football. Messi announced on August 31 that he would retire from international football after more than two Read More:…
FIFA has ruled out Argentina's plan to permanently retire Lionel Messi's No. 10 shirt following his retirement from international football, according to reports. The Argentine Football Association had requested the retirement of the iconic number to honor Messi, who has made over 200 appearances for his country and scored 125 goals.
However, FIFA regulations require teams competing in international final tournaments to use squad numbers ranging from 1 to 26, making it impossible for Argentina to permanently retire the No. 10 shirt. The decision leaves the future of the number 10 shirt uncertain, with Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni yet to decide who will inherit the number after Messi's farewell match.
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