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Lionel Messi Named in Argentina Squad for October Friendly Against Benin
17 Sept 2026
Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for an October friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, according to The Guardian.
The report said the fixture is set to take place in Buenos Aires and will serve as a farewell international appearance for Messi. The Guardian added that the invitation was framed by the Argentina Football Association as a “deserved farewell”.
Argentina have not been reported by the same source to have released a broader tournament squad, but the friendly itself has been described as an October home match against Benin.
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