Three Candidates Identified for the Number 10 Jersey in the Argentina National Team After Lionel Messi
Following Lionel Messi's farewell to the Argentina jersey, potential names expected to inherit the legendary number 10 jersey are becoming clear.
Following legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's farewell to the national team, Nico Paz, Lautaro Martinez, and Julian Alvarez stand out as the candidates expected to wear the famous number 10 jersey.
Farewell Match to the National Team
Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi took to the pitch in his final national team match against Benin, delivering a performance of one goal and two assists. Following this match, he announced with emotional words that he had concluded his national team career.
Match Details and Tribute
Argentina managed to defeat their opponent Benin 3-0 in Messi's farewell match. In the 10th minute of the match, play was temporarily halted, and the experienced footballer was honored.
Jersey Number Decision
Due to FIFA regulations requiring sequential jersey numbers from one to twenty-six, it does not seem possible for Argentina to completely retire the number 10 jersey belonging to Lionel Messi.
Potential Step by the Federation
According to information reflected in the press, the Argentine Football Association is considering temporarily banning the wearing of the number 10 jersey in friendly matches to be played in the future.
New Number 10 Candidates
According to evaluations in the press, Nico Paz, Lautaro Martinez, and Julian Alvarez are among the likely candidates to inherit the legendary number 10 jersey in the Argentina National Team in the post-Lionel Messi era.