Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in October 6 friendly against Benin

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.

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  • Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:17:17 UTC.

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