Lionel Messi to Play His Final Match for the Argentina National Team
Lionel Messi, who left the national team in August, has been included by the Argentine Football Association in the squad for the friendly match against Benin.
World-famous football player Lionel Messi, who previously announced the end of his national team career, will wear the national jersey for the last time in Argentina's friendly match against Benin next month.
Benin Match Squad Announced
The Argentine Football Association announced the squad for the friendly match against Benin to be played on October 6 in the capital Buenos Aires. The statement noted that the entire squad that won the World Cup four years ago will be invited to this special match.
Captain Messi to Be Given a Fitting Farewell
The Argentine Football Association announced that, following discussions with head coach Lionel Scaloni, they called up Lionel Messi, the symbol and captain of the national team, for a well-deserved farewell ceremony.
National Team Career and Statistics
Lionel Messi has played 207 official matches in the Argentina jersey to date, finding the back of the net 125 times in these encounters. The star player had publicly shared his decision to end his national team career in August.