Messi's Farewell Match for Argentina Set Against Benin
Lionel Messi is scheduled to play his farewell match for the Argentina national team against Benin at the 85,000-capacity El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. This match, announced on August 31, follows Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
The demand for tickets has been extraordinary, with reports indicating that all tickets were sold out in under two hours, and some sources claim the sell-out occurred in just four minutes. Despite ongoing financial difficulties in Argentina, fans are eager to attend.
The match will be broadcasted in Nigeria and across Africa on SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now, and SuperSport Nigeria, with coverage starting at midnight on October 7. Messi concludes his national team career having played 207 games, scored 125 goals, and registered 66 assists, with notable titles including the 2021 and 2024 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He will wear a specially designed kit featuring gold details for this final game.
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