Scaloni confirms Messi's farewell match for Argentina against Benin
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed a farewell friendly against Benin for Lionel Messi, describing efforts to bring him back for the occasion.
What happened
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires next month will be Lionel Messi's farewell to international football.245
Scaloni said he persuaded Messi to return for the occasion after his retirement, calling the farewell emotionally significant.165
ESPN reported that a special jersey has been designed for Messi to wear in the match.3
Messi is 39 years old.4
Key points
- Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will serve as Lionel Messi's farewell to international football.2456
- Scaloni said he worked to convince Messi to return for the farewell match.16
- The match against Benin, in Buenos Aires, is scheduled for next month.245
Sources (6)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
Middle East & Turkey
- 2Arab NewsSAPrivate
Africa
- 1PunchNGPrivate
How I convinced Messi to return for farewell match — Scaloni
South Asia
- 4The Express TribunePKPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 5Malay MailMYPrivate
‘Hard not to cry’: Messi deserves to go out on own terms, says Argentina coach
- 6CNASGState-controlled
Scaloni says he did his best to convince Messi to return for Argentina farewell