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Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off

Messi set for final emotional farewell in Argentina send-off
France 24 Monday 05 October 2026, 09:51 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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When Lionel Messi takes to the pitch on Tuesday for his final appearance for Argentina, it will bring an end to a journey that started with football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history. After announcing his retirement from international football earlier this month, the 39-year-old departs with a string of accolades to his name, including captaining Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022.

When Lionel Messi takes to the pitch on Tuesday for his final appearance for Argentina, it will bring an end to a journey that started with football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history. After announcing his retirement from international football earlier this month, the 39-year-old departs with a string of accolades to his name, including captaining Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022.
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