Scaloni says he did his best to convince Messi to return for Argentina farewell
- On October 6, Lionel Messi will play his final international match for Argentina against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, wearing a special gold-accented Adidas kit.
- Messi announced his retirement from international football in August, concluding a decorated career that began in 2005 with 203 appearances and 203 goals for his country.
- Featuring gold lettering and a shaded Sun of May, the commemorative shirt honors a legacy that includes 21 goals at the World Cup across six tournaments.
- His list of international accolades with the Albiceleste includes a World Cup trophy, two Copa America titles, and an Olympic Gold medal earned during his tenure.
- Sharing the jersey on Instagram, Messi wrote: "One last match.... A jersey for a lifetime," reflecting on his final appearance and international career conclusion.
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With only a few days left until world football legend Lionel Messi bids farewell to the Argentine National Team, sportswear brand adidas has designed a special jersey for the star player's final match wearing the number 10 shirt.
In less than two hours, the 80,000 tickets for Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina were sold out.
In less than two hours, the 80,000 tickets for Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina were sold out.
(Mexico City = Yonhap News) Correspondent Song Gwang-ho = Tickets for the final match of 'God of Soccer' Lionel Messi (39, Inter Miami) playing for the Argentine national team are at 2 o'clock...
Tickets for the match where Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will bid farewell to the national team have sold out.
Lionel Messi will have the opportunity to say goodbye to the Argentine team on Tuesday, October 6 in Buenos Aires. The trans-Andean attacker will be part of the duel in which the Albiceleste will be measured against Benin and which will mean his last match with the trans-Andean combination. The expectation to see the star that today defends Inter Miami has been full. This Thursday the tickets were put on sale and in less than two hours the ticke…
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