Time Set for Messi’s Final Night with Argentina
Abstract
Lionel Messi will play his farewell match for the Argentine national team on Tuesday, October 6, against Benin at the Estadio Monumental, having sat out previous friendlies. This match will conclude a historic international career spanning 21 years, 207 matches, and 125 goals, highlighted by titles such as the World Cup and Copa América. Lionel Scaloni has called up key figures to join him for the occasion and will begin the transition to Cristian Romero taking over the captaincy.
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