Lionel Messi to Bid Farewell to Argentina National Team with Benin Match
Having previously ended his national team career, Lionel Messi will wear the national jersey for the last time in a match against Benin upon the invitation of the Argentine Football Association.
Star football player Lionel Messi, who announced in August that he was ending his national team career, is preparing to wear the national jersey for the last time in a friendly match that Argentina will play against Benin in the capital, Buenos Aires.
Jubilee with the Benin Match
The Argentine Football Association has invited 39-year-old Lionel Messi, who ended his national team career, to the squad for the country's friendly match against Benin.
This special match, to be played in the capital Buenos Aires on October 6, will be the star player's final appearance in the national jersey.
Farewell Statement from the Federation
In an official statement made by the Argentine Football Association, it was emphasized that this decision was made following discussions with head coach Lionel Scaloni.
The statement noted that the entire squad that won the World Cup four years ago will be invited to the Benin match and Messi will be given the farewell he deserves.
Rich National Team History
Having played 207 matches for Argentina to date, the experienced footballer made history by scoring a total of 125 goals against opposing nets.
The Argentina national team, managed by Lionel Scaloni, will play friendly matches against Burkina Faso, Benin, and Bolivia during the upcoming international break.