Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin
Summary
Lionel Messi will play his final game for Argentina in a friendly match against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. After 20 years with the national team, Messi is retiring from international football and will pass leadership to a new generation of players.Key Facts
- Messi’s farewell match is scheduled for Tuesday at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
- He has played 207 games for Argentina, scoring 125 goals and making 68 assists, both records for the country.
- Messi won a World Cup (2022), two Copa America titles, and the Finalissima with Argentina.
- The match will include players from the 2022 World Cup-winning team and younger players just starting their international careers.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni will also say goodbye to vice captain Nicolas Otamendi in this game.
- Defender Cristian Romero is set to become the new team captain after Messi’s retirement.
- Messi remains contracted with Inter Miami until 2028 but may retire from all football sooner after his father's recent death.
- The farewell game symbolizes a change in the Argentina team from Messi’s era to a new generation.
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