Togo political commentary links Messi retirement to Faure Gnassingbé

Faure Gnassingbé Togo politics Lionel Messi retirement Bawara Badjilembayena Gilbert political comparisons

The announcement of Lionel Messi's retirement from international football with Argentina has drawn comparisons to the political landscape in Togo. In 2019, Togolese Minister of Civil Service Bawara Badjilembayena Gilbert used a football analogy to argue for Faure Gnassingbé's fourth term in office, suggesting that a leader with such experience should not be sidelined.

Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his decision via Instagram, stating that at 39 years old, it is time to make way for a new generation after 207 matches and 125 goals for his country.

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Bawara Badjilembayena Gilbert · Faure Gnassingbé · Lionel Messi · Togo

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Même Messi abandonne l’Argentine: Et Faure? - Actualité au Togo | 27avril. com [www.27avril.com]

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Même Messi abandonne l’Argentine : Et FAURE ? [icilome.com]

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