Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for farewell match after international retirement
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Lionel Messi has been named to the Argentina national team squad for an upcoming international friendly against Benin scheduled for October 6. The match is intended to serve as a grand farewell for the player following his international retirement last month.
The inclusion in the squad marks a definitive moment for the athlete's international career, providing an organized occasion for fans and the team to honor his departure from representing Argentina on the global stage.
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Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Emphasizes the specific opponent and the grand farewell nature of the match.