Lionel Messi is reportedly set to receive a farewell from Argentina supporters when the world champions face Benin on October 6 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
According to reports, Messi gave his final approval during talks with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Tuesday for the planned farewell appearance.
The match is expected to provide an emotional moment for Messi, who could have the opportunity to say goodbye to the Argentina fans in front of a packed home crowd.
Messi has enjoyed a remarkable international career with Argentina. He led the national team to Copa América success and later helped the country win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The 39-year-old has also spent years as the face of Argentine football, becoming the country’s most celebrated player of his generation.
It is reported that Messi is happy to have the opportunity to receive a farewell from the supporters. The report also noted that he never had the chance to properly say goodbye to Barcelona fans on the pitch at Camp Nou after leaving the Spanish club.
The proposed Argentina-Benin match could therefore become a significant moment in Messi’s international career.
