# Soccer: Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s 28-man squad for the friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6, which will mark his final appearance for the national team. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from international soccer last month following his country’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. He is Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, recording 125 goals in 207 games. Argentinian federation president Claudio Tapia says Messi deserves an unforgettable farewell.
Soccer: Messi will have a farewell match with Argentina in October