ESPN FC 11 hours ago · 15 Sep 2026

Retired Messi named to Argentina squad for Oct. 6 farewell game

Despite announcing his international retirement, Lionel Messi was included Tuesday in Argentina's squad for a farewell friendly against Benin on Oct. 6.

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