# Messi set for emotional final farewell in Argentina send-off

https://mins.news/en/item/86191

- France 24, 2026-10-05 09:51 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261005-messi-set-for-final-emotional-farewell-in-argentina-send-off

> Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, ending a journey that grew from football officials not even knowing his name into one of sport’s most enduring relationships. After announcing his international retirement earlier this month, the 39-year-old leaves with numerous honours, including captaining Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title.

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