Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on the last day of August, confirming that the World Cup final against Spain in July was his final game in the Argentina jersey as he steps away from national duties.
However, a recent report that emerged on Tuesday hints that one final goodbye could still be in store for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, with Messi potentially set to receive a farewell in his own homeland.
At the time, although many expected the World Cup to be his final tournament with the national team, it had not been confirmed whether he would retire immediately after the competition. Messi scored once and provided an assist in that game. Now, with the Argentine Football Association confirming the team’s upcoming schedule for the international break, Messi could have one final opportunity to bid farewell to his home fans after confirming his retirement. With the squad announcement still to come, it remains uncertain which of the three fixtures could potentially serve as Lionel Messi’s farewell match. However, speculation has pointed toward one of the two games at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires as a possible setting for his final appearance. The two-time Copa América winner was moved to tears during a match in Argentina last September, when many expected it to be his final game on home soil.
