Messi Named for Argentina Farewell Match Against Benin, AFA President Says
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad for a proposed farewell match against Benin on October 6 at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia said the fixture would allow the captain to receive a farewell from home supporters. The match is expected to come after Argentina’s games against Bolivia and Burkina Faso. Messi, 39, has indicated that his long international career with Argentina is nearing its end.
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