Bangla Press Desk: The frenzy among fans eager to see Lionel Messi in the Argentina jersey for the last time is evident in the ticket sales. All tickets for Messi's final international match at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires sold out in just two hours.
Argentina is set to take the field against Benin in a friendly match on October 6. This will be Messi's final match in the national team jersey. Argentine media outlet TNT Sports reported that all 85,018 tickets were snapped up quickly after sales began yesterday, Thursday.
Special arrangements are also in place for Messi's farewell match.
For this game, the 39-year-old legend will wear a special Argentina jersey featuring a gold design on his name and the iconic number 10. Sharing the jersey on social media, Messi wrote, "One last match. A jersey for a lifetime."
Messi's illustrious career with Argentina includes the 2022 World Cup, the 2021 and 2024 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2008 Olympic gold medal. He has scored 125 goals and provided 68 assists in 207 matches for the national team.
Thus, the match at the Monumental Stadium on October 6 will be more than just a friendly; it will be an emotional occasion marking the final time Messi is seen in the Argentina jersey. The scramble for tickets reflects the intense desire to witness that moment.
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