Lionel Messi, the unparalleled football star and captain of the Argentina national team, has been invited to the national team for the last time to participate in a tribute match. This match will be held on a specified date at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires and is an opportunity for a worthy farewell to a golden era in football.
Farewell to National Football
In August, after Argentina's defeat in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain and following the death of his father, Messi decided to retire from the national team. This decision was very difficult for him, as he is not only the all-time top scorer for the Argentina national team but also recognized as a symbol of this team. Messi has scored 125 goals in 207 international matches and has broken unprecedented records.
Read more: Oston Orunov and his brother left Iran
Special Farewell Ceremony
Claudio Tapia, the president of the Argentina Football Federation, announced that this match will be held as an official farewell ceremony for Messi. He said, "We decided to invite the best player in the world to have a farewell that he truly deserves." This match will take place on a specified date, and it is expected that the 2022 World Cup champions from Argentina will also attend this ceremony. Tapia described this event as an unforgettable occasion that honors Messi and his achievements.
The Monumental Stadium, with a capacity of 85,000, will host this match. Argentina has been sanctioned for violating FIFA disciplinary rules, resulting in two home games being held at 50% capacity; however, this penalty will be lifted before the match against Benin. Argentina will face Bolivia on September 30 and Burkina Faso on October 3.
This match, in addition to being a farewell for Messi, is an opportunity for fans to witness the brilliance of this great football star one last time. Messi, with his character and extraordinary skills, will always remain in the hearts of football fans.
Read more: Esteghlal faces the merciless machine of Al-Sadd tonight · 7 Esteghlal players in the national team list; the Blues in the spotlight
