Lionel Messi ready for final Argentina farewell against Benin

Summary

• It will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Argentina as Messi prepares to hand over the captaincy and the No.
• Former international teammate Angel Di Maria will also be present to witness Messi’s final chapter with the national side.
• Scaloni has confirmed that Argentina will not hand it to anyone until Messi’s final match is over.

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BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi is preparing to say an emotional goodbye to Argentina’s national team on Tuesday when the world champions face Benin in a farewell friendly at the Estadio Monumental.

After more than two decades wearing the famous blue-and-white shirt, the 39-year-old superstar is expected to make his final appearance for the Albiceleste in front of around 85,000 fans in Buenos Aires.

The occasion will be more than a farewell. It will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Argentina as Messi prepares to hand over the captaincy and the No. 10 shirt to a new generation.