Why Argentina Cannot Retire Lionel Messi's Shirt Number as Rarely-Used FIFA Rule Explained
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Otherwise than friendly, like this Tuesday against Bolivia, Argentina will not be able to permanently withdraw the number 10, yet worn for almost two decades by Lionel Messi with the albiceleste selection. The seven-time Ballon d'Or, who announced his international retreat on 31 August last, will play his last match under the Argentine jersey [...]
Argentina had devised a special way to honour Lionel Messi after his retirement from international football: to permanently withdraw the number 10 jersey. However, a FIFA rule and regulations of international competitions make this practically impossible.Messi announced at the end of August that he will end his career with the Argentine national team, after more than two extraordinary decades. The 39-year-old will also have one last appearance w…
The Argentine national team cannot retire Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey due to FIFA regulations.
Argentina wanted to retire Messi's number 10 in his honor, but the plan was hampered by FIFA regulations regarding jersey numbers in international competitions.
At a press conference, Lionel Messi's DT in Argentina ruled out that the T-shirt should go to retirement.
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