Argentina will host Benin in October in Buenos Aires.
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell appearance in a home friendly in October following his international retirement, the Argentinian football association has confirmed.
The Bolivia match will be played with capacity reduced by 50% as part of Fifa’s sanctions relating to incidents during this year’s World Cup.
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They will take on Benin in Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on 6 October, where Messi has been invited to play his farewell match.
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Argentina will host Benin in October in Buenos Aires.
AFA president invites Messi to enjoy ‘deserved farewell’.
Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell appearance in a home friendly in October following his international retirement, the Argentinian football association has confirmed.
Argentina will play three home friendlies during the 21 September to 6 October Fifa international window, their first matches since the World Cup.
The Bolivia match will be played with capacity reduced by 50% as part of Fifa’s sanctions relating to incidents during this year’s World Cup.
“Footballers Messi, [Rodrigo] De Paul and [Giovani] Lo Celso will be in attendance to take part in the final friendly on 6 October.”
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