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Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Oct 6 friendly against Benin Headline from Al Jazeera
Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.
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Independent Journal Review
Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin ↗ (opens Independent Journal Review) Published Sep 15, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description Lionel Messi has retired from international football as of August 31, 2026, but Argentina’s FA plans a three-match home farewell in late September and early October against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly aiming to include him in the squad for these games and po…
MyNorthwest
Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match ↗ (opens MyNorthwest) Published Sep 15, 2026
Same headline from 4 more outlets MyNorthwest's feed description BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni’s 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.
Al Jazeera
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Oct 6 friendly against Benin ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Sep 16, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.
West Hawaii Today
Lionel Messi to play final Argentina game vs. Benin in October: ‘It will be his last dance’ ↗ (opens West Hawaii Today) Published Sep 16, 2026
West Hawaii Today's feed description Lionel Messi will have his “last dance” with Argentina’s national team in a friendly match against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6.
Latin Times
The Real Story Behind Messi's Oct. 6 Farewell: Bans, a Full Stadium and an Opponent Argentina's Never Faced ↗ (opens Latin Times) Published Sep 16, 2026
Latin Times's feed description Argentina confirmed Lionel Messi's farewell match: Oct. 6 vs. Benin at the Monumental. Here's why three 2022 champions can't play — and who can.
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