Lionel Messi has arrived in Argentina ahead of his farewell match with the national team, a friendly against Benin scheduled for Tuesday in Buenos Aires. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner flew in from Miami on a private jet and joined his teammates at Ezeiza.
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Messi is preparing to don the Albiceleste jersey for the last time, marking the conclusion of his illustrious 21-year international career. He confirmed his retirement from international soccer recently, with this game set to be his final appearance.
While in Buenos Aires, Messi will not participate in a previous friendly match against Burkina Faso, as speculations about his involvement circulated in the days leading up to his farewell. Ahead of this momentous occasion, the Argentine Football Association shared updates on Messi's arrival and preparations for the match against Benin. The friendly promises to be a historic event as fans and teammates commemorate his significant contributions to the sport.