End of an era as Messi prepares to bid farewell to Argentina
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Buenos Aires: Lionel Messi is set to make his farewell appearance for Argentina on Today, capping a magnificent international career spanning more than 20 years. The 39-year-old will play against Benin in a farewell friendly at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental.
Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team in August, stating that he realized the moment had come to conclude his international career.
His farewell came after he helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, two Copa Américas, and the 2022 Finalissima. The match will be Messi's 208th and final appearance for Argentina. He departs as the national team's all-time appearance maker and greatest scorer, with 125 goals and 68 assists in 207 games prior to the farewell match.
Messi's final game is set to be an emotional one, with the Monumental sold out as Argentina prepares to commemorate one of its most decorated chapters in football history. A special Argentina No. 10 jersey has also been designed to commemorate his goodbye.
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