Lionel Messi has revealed a special Argentina jersey for what is anticipated to be his final international match on home soil. The Argentina captain shared images of the gold-numbered No. 10 shirt on Instagram, inscribed with "Último partido... Una camiseta para toda la vida." Argentina is scheduled for three home friendlies between September 21 and October 6, facing Bolivia on September 30, and then Burkina Faso and Benin on October 3 and October 6 respectively. Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Giovani Lo Celso are expected to play in the October 6 fixture, allowing Messi to bid farewell to supporters. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from international football, concluding a career that began in 2005. Messi's decorated international journey includes winning the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa America, making him Argentina's most-capped player and leading scorer. He will continue his club career with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
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