Messi's jersey for his final match revealed; emotional message before his farewell.

The countdown has begun. On October 6, Lionel Messi will take the field in the Argentina national team jersey for the last time in a match against Benin. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has already initiated special preparations for this match, which is set to take place at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.

Messi himself has further heightened fan emotions ahead of the farewell match. In a video shared on social media, he revealed the special number 10 jersey created for the occasion. In the video, after placing boots in Argentina's colors on a sofa, Messi removes an old jersey from a hanger and hangs up the new one. He captioned the post, "Last match... a jersey for a lifetime."

Special Design Features

While Messi's farewell jersey retains Argentina's traditional sky-blue and white colors, the design features unique elements. The main body of the jersey is sky-blue, with a white vertical stripe running down the center. On the back, "MESSI" and the number 10 are inscribed in gold, accompanied by a special design of Argentina's emblematic "Sun of May."

Former Barcelona teammate Neymar reacted to Messi's post with clapping emojis. The post has also stirred deep emotions among football fans.

Final Appearance in the Argentina Jersey Against Benin

Messi announced his retirement from international football last August. Subsequently, the AFA brought him back into the squad for the farewell match against Benin on October 6. AFA President Claudio Tapia stated that one of the primary objectives of this match is to give Messi the send-off he deserves in front of home fans.

Argentina is scheduled to play two other matches during this international break. Scaloni's team will face Bolivia on September 30 and Burkina Faso on October 3. However, Messi's farewell match will be the one against Benin on October 6.

Ticket sales for Messi's final match are also set to begin. The AFA has announced that ticket sales will start at 6:00 PM local time on September 22. Prices have been set across various categories, with separate, lower-priced tickets available for children. Thus, October 6 is not merely a friendly match—it is the night that marks the formal conclusion of Messi's two-decade-long international journey in the Argentina jersey.