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Lionel Messi Unveils Special Argentina Jersey for Farewell Match, Video Receives over 5 Million Likes

The commemorative Adidas kit features gold accents and Messi’s name and number as he ends a 203-match Argentina career.

  • On October 6, Lionel Messi will play his final international match for Argentina against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, wearing a special gold-accented Adidas kit.
  • Messi announced his retirement from international football in August, concluding a decorated career that began in 2005 with 203 appearances and 203 goals for his country.
  • Featuring gold lettering and a shaded Sun of May, the commemorative shirt honors a legacy that includes 21 goals at the World Cup across six tournaments.
  • His list of international accolades with the Albiceleste includes a World Cup trophy, two Copa America titles, and an Olympic Gold medal earned during his tenure.
  • Sharing the jersey on Instagram, Messi wrote: "One last match.... A jersey for a lifetime," reflecting on his final appearance and international career conclusion.
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On October 6, at the "Monumental" stadium in Buenos Aires, the football team of Argentina welcomes the selection of Benin in a friendly match.

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The player presented a special set of forms in which he will play his final match for the national team on 6 October.

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Lionel Macy is preparing for his last game with Argentina with a T-shirt specifically designed to say goodbye, on a commemorative night that concludes an international march of more than two decades.

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LIONEL MESSI will play his last match for Argentina on October 6th.

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El Diario broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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