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SPORTS • FOOTBALL•1 October 2026

𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈’𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄: 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑨𝒀

Lionel Messi is expected to arrive in Argentina at the start of October ahead of his 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 match for the National Team on October 6 at the Monumental, reports TyC Sports.

BY ODOOM BENJAMIN

The farewell is expected to be much more than just the match against Benin… as there’s a specific plan in place for Messi:

Giant flags and big banners
Special videos for Messi
Special invited guests
Dedicated tributes
Pre-match events

After the final whistle, Messi will also have a 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 if he feels emotionally able to speak after such an emotional night.

“It is expected to be a 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐂 night at the Monumental…”, reports TyC Sports with all set for “something unforgettable”.