Lionel Messi’s Argentina send-off match set for October 6

Argentina’s football federation has announced a farewell match for Lionel Messi on October 6 against Benin. This match will mark Messi’s departure from international football following his retirement announcement on August 31.

The federation described the game as the goodbye Messi truly deserves. Messi had declared his retirement from international competition, citing personal reasons. The farewell match is intended to honour his contributions to Argentina’s national team.

The federation also expressed concerns about using sports events for demonstrations unrelated to the sport. Messi has been named the most valuable player for three consecutive years and is expected to continue playing club football for much longer.