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- Lionel Messi will make his final international appearance for Argentina in a friendly match against Benin on October 6.
- The match will take place at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
- Messi announced his international retirement in August at the age of 39.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the decision to include him in the squad to allow him a proper farewell.
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- The farewell match against Benin on October 6
- Lionel Scaloni's future as Argentina coach after his contract expires
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Lionel Scaloni
Argentina coach
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“It will be hard not to cry that day, it's a privilege to be there”
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…to win another Ballon d'Or Ezeiza: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday that next month's friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will give Lionel Messi the chance "to say goodbye the way he wants to". " It will be hard not to cry that day, it's a privilege to be there ," said Scaloni, whose side finished runners-up to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his international retirement at the end of August at the age of 39, but has been…
“I did my bit because I want to be there for his farewell and, since I don't know if I'll still be here in the future, we did everything possible so he could take part in this match”
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…coach, who led Argentina to a third World Cup title in 2022, said he had played his part in ensuring the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward would have one final appearance in front of Argentina's fans. " I did my bit because I want to be there for his farewell and, since I don't know if I'll still be here in the future, we did everything possible so he could take part in this match ," Scaloni said. Scaloni also said Messi, who scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami earlier this month, deserved to win another Ballon d'Or. "If the award is for the best player..." he said when asked whether Messi…
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