On October 7 at 07:00 Beijing Time (Beijing Standard Time), Messi will play his farewell match for the Argentina national team at Estadio Monumental. Ahead of the match, the Argentina national team released a tribute to Messi.

Argentina National Team Official Statement

Some stories deserve a stage worthy of their greatness.

Tonight, the legendary story of Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will end in his homeland at Estadio Monumental. The captain will wear the light blue and white jersey one final time to bid farewell to his nation.

Because some dances can only end at home.

"The final tango must be in Argentina, because some dances can only end at home." This farewell perfectly captures the deep bond between Messi and Argentina's national team forged over more than two decades.

The journey began in the youth team, spanning generations and countless competitions, witnessing countless brilliant moments, and ultimately becoming etched in Argentine football history.

Messi's brilliant journey in the number 10 jersey began in the youth ranks. His victory in the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup was among his first international titles and paved the way for him to become a legendary superstar of Argentina's national team.

The story continued, and between 2021 and 2024, Messi won four titles with Argentina: Copa América 2021, the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions 2022, the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and Copa América 2024.

Each victory represents a different chapter of this journey, with the World Cup victory representing its pinnacle, cementing Messi's status as Argentina's captain across generations and leading Argentina back to the top of international football.

Beyond the trophies are the spectacular performances, goals, assists, tears, celebrations, and countless moments that transcend any statistic. From the young player first wearing the Argentina jersey to the captain lifting football's greatest prizes, Messi has written a legend that extends far beyond his personal career—it has become part of the spiritual legacy of Argentina's national team.

The heart of this tribute lies in "the final tango": after more than two decades, the final steps will be taken in Argentina.

Tonight, at Estadio Monumental, Argentina will face Uruguay in the final match of this FIFA international window. Yet the significance of this match far exceeds the scoreline. It will be Messi's farewell to Argentine fans, his final tango.

And like all great stories, its final chapter will end at home.

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