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Lionel Messi unveils special jersey for Argentina retirement match FAST-MOVING

Lionel Messi has unveiled a special edition jersey to mark his final appearance for the Argentina national team. The captain announced the design via Instagram, describing it as ‘a jersey for a lifetime.’ The commemorative kit maintains the traditional light blue and white colors but features a unique single vertical white stripe, gold-trimmed collar and cuffs, and gold lettering for his name and number 10. The back of the jersey includes a stylized Sun of May design.

Messi's international retirement will be officially commemorated during a friendly match against Benin on October 6 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. AFA President Claudio Tapia confirmed that a large-scale farewell ceremony will be organized, with members of the 2022 World Cup winning squad invited to join the tribute.

Before the final match, Argentina will play two other friendly matches during the FIFA window: against Bolivia on September 30 in Córdoba and against Burkina Faso on October 3 at the Monumental. Messi will not participate in these two preliminary matches, joining the squad specifically for the farewell game against Benin. Over his 207-match career with Argentina, Messi has recorded 125 goals and 68 assists.

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AFA · Adidas · Argentina national football team · Argentina national team · Benin · Claudio Tapia · Estadio Monumental · Lionel Messi

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