#messi

The Argentine #Football Association (AFA) has officially confirmed that Lionel #Messi will pull on the Albiceleste shirt one final time.

Following his international #retirement, the legendary captain has been included in the squad for a special home friendly match against #Benin on October 6, 2026, at River Plate’s Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

AFA President Claudio Tapia announced that Messi accepted the invitation to receive a proper home send-off following his decision to step away from international football.

Tapia said in a video released on Instagram: “To all #Argentina fans and Argentinians, I want to tell you that after a chat with the national team head coach, Lionel Scaloni, we have taken the decision to invite the best player in the world, emblem of our national team, our captain, Lionel Andres Messi, so he can have the farewell he truly deserves on October 6, here, in Argentina.”

The #AFA has extended an invitation to the entire squad that triumphed at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to attend the match alongside their families, promising a festive and emotional tribute for the nation’s greatest-ever player.

The fixture will mark Messi’s 208th appearance for Argentina, adding to his #historic record of 125 international goals.

The game against Benin will cap off a three-match home window for Argentina, serving as an unforgettable celebration for fans to honor their iconic captain. #azatell #latestnews #sportnews

The Argentine #Football Association (AFA) has officially confirmed that Lionel #Messi will pull on the Albiceleste shirt one final time.

Following his international #retirement, the legendary captain has been included in the squad for a special home friendly match against #Benin on October 6, 2026, at River Plate’s Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

AFA President Claudio Tapia announced that Messi accepted the invitation to receive a proper home send-off following his decision to step away from international football.

Tapia said in a video released on Instagram: “To all #Argentina fans and Argentinians, I want to tell you that after a chat with the national team head coach, Lionel Scaloni, we have taken the decision to invite the best player in the world, emblem of our national team, our captain, Lionel Andres Messi, so he can have the farewell he truly deserves on October 6, here, in Argentina.”

The #AFA has extended an invitation to the entire squad that triumphed at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to attend the match alongside their families, promising a festive and emotional tribute for the nation’s greatest-ever player.

The fixture will mark Messi’s 208th appearance for Argentina, adding to his #historic record of 125 international goals.

The game against Benin will cap off a three-match home window for Argentina, serving as an unforgettable celebration for fans to honor their iconic captain. #azatell #latestnews #sportnews

THE LEGEND CONTINUES 🇦🇷✨

39 years old, 49 Trophies, 100 Inter Miami Goals. Another trophy lifted 🏆

The years go by. His greatness is eternal.

#ballondor #messi #intermiami #azatell

🗣️ “Your career is like a video game, you keep unlocking new levels until you reach the final”.

😬🇦🇷 Leo #Messi: “I already completed the game at the last World Cup in Qatar”. #worldcup #football

‘Lionel Messi is a madman’ –
Erling Haaland blown away by Barcelona legend’s World Cup #hat-trick and Lionel Scaloni left ‘#speechless’

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third and hat trick goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between #Argentina and #Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) | Getty Images Lionel Messi was at it again at the #WorldCup in Argentina’s opening game, showing once again why he’s the #GOAT with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win for the defending champions.The goals also saw Messi equal Miroslav Klose’s record as the World Cup’s all-time #goalscorer with 16 and left another great goalscorer, Erling #Haaland, purring.“Messi is a madman,” he posted on Snapchat in response to Messi’s latest heroics. Meanwhile, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni admitted he was “speechless” after seeing Messi bag three goals for his country.“I’m speechless when it comes to Leo Messi. He’s been doing this for 20 years. What he does and conveys is incredible,” he told reporters. “Besides scoring three goals, #Messi also carried the team on his shoulders, and as long as he wants, he’ll be the best;. It’s exciting to watch him, for #Argentinians and anyone who loves football, at almost 39 years old. It’s hard to explain.”Argentina and Messi play again on Monday at World Cup 2026 against #Austria. Fifawordcup2026 #fifawordcup #latestnews #viralnews

Leonel Messi scored spectacular 3 goals against #Algeria 🇩🇿 in the Word Cup, #Argentina 🇦🇷 ready to defend their #worldcup title #leomessi #messi #fifaworldcup #worldcup2026