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Scaloni Pushed Hard for Messi's Argentina Farewell Match: 'He Deserves This'
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Firstpost•25-09-2026, 15:53
Scaloni Pushed Hard for Messi's Argentina Farewell Match: 'He Deserves This'
- •Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni ensured Lionel Messi's return for a farewell match soon after his international retirement.
- •Messi had announced his retirement in August after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.
- •Scaloni called up Messi for a final home friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium on October 6.
- •Scaloni emphasized that a player of Messi's caliber "deserves this" send-off with his people.
- •Scaloni, whose contract ends in December, will meet with AFA president Claudio Tapia to discuss his future.
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Lionel Scaloni pushed hard to secure Lionel Messi's return for a farewell match because he was uncertain if he would still be in charge of the national team later.
Lionel Messi is scheduled to make his final international appearance in a home friendly against Benin on October 6 at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium.
Lionel Scaloni stated that his contract expires in December and that he plans to meet with Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia to discuss certain conditions before deciding on his future.
