According to L'Équipe, as Messi's final match for the Argentina national team approaches, his hometown of Rosario has erected a 30-meter-tall jersey to honor him.

The Argentina jersey features "Merci" and the number 10. Messi is set to play his last national team match on Tuesday against Uruguay, which will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

A message next to the jersey reads: "Thank you, captain. You gave us everything. You made us believe again, helped us dream the impossible again, and gave us many unforgettable moments and memories that will stay with us forever."

In Rosario and across Argentina, people are paying tribute to Messi ahead of what is being called his historic farewell match.

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