Lionel Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell in front of his home supporters as Argentina take on Benin at the Estadio Monumental. However, the visitors have no intention of playing the role of generous guests during the legendary forward's final appearance on Argentine soil.
AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed why Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will not attend Lionel Messi’s final match for Argentina. The Italian boss explained that the lengthy trip would disrupt preparations for a crucial run of club fixtures.
Lionel Messi has linked up with the Argentina national squad at Ezeiza ahead of Tuesday's monumental farewell friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is preparing to pull on the Albiceleste shirt for the final time, bringing the curtain down on an unmatched 21-year international career on his own terms.
Leonel Flores has reflected on an astonishing 24-hour spell that saw him score twice for Boca Juniors before turning out for Argentina the following evening. The 19-year-old winger brushed off concerns over physical fatigue following his second-half appearance against Burkina Faso, insisting he would gladly take to the pitch for another match if asked.
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