en.malanginspirasi.com — Lionel Messi will play his farewell match for Argentina on October 6 against Benin, the Argentine Football Association confirmed.
The game will mark an emotional home farewell for the captain after his international retirement.
The AFA named Messi to the squad for three upcoming friendlies, but the Inter Miami star will only feature in the last of them.
Coach Lionel Scaloni’s roster also includes key figures such as goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, midfielder Enzo Fernández, and forward Julián Álvarez.
In a notable gesture, the entire 2022 World Cup-winning squad has been invited to attend the match with their families for a champions reunion.
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AFA President Claudio Tapia described the occasion as the captain’s “deserved goodbye on home soil,” complete with planned tributes.
Messi’s international career ended following Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain last month. The October 6 fixture at home is expected to serve as a formal send-off.
Supporters have responded with a mix of joy and nostalgia, with many calling the match Messi’s “last dance.”
The announcement has sparked widespread emotional reactions among fans who followed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner through two decades of national-team service, including the historic 2022 triumph in Qatar.
