Messi bids farewell to Argentina: an emotional evening

At 39 years old, Argentina's idol Lionel Messi will play this Tuesday, October 6, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, his last match wearing the albiceleste jersey, against Benin in a friendly.

Le Nouvelliste
06 Oct 2026 — Lecture : 1 min.
Messi bids farewell to Argentina: an emotional evening

Lionel Messi
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At 39 years old, Argentina's idol Lionel Messi will play this Tuesday, October 6, at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, his last match wearing the albiceleste jersey, against Benin in a friendly. A final dance, as a national tribute, that promises a host of strong emotions.

85,000 privileged fans will have their eyes fixed on the small silhouette in his white and sky-blue jersey, emblazoned with the most famous number in football. And millions watching on their televisions. At 8:00 PM local time (7:00 AM in Port-au-Prince), Lionel Messi will make his last bursts of speed, showcase his final dribbles and feints, and perhaps score his last goals with Argentina in a stadium more monumental than ever.