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Messi's Retirement and Argentina Number 10
After Lionel Messi's retirement from international football in August 2026, the fate of the number 10 jersey in the Argentina national team became a subject of intense debate, as it was historically associated with the legendary Maradona before Messi. Despite some voices calling for the number to be retired in honor of Messi, the regulations for the 2026 World Cup and the history of the number impose restrictions on assigning it permanently, especially with the rule limiting squad numbers to 1 through 26. It is expected that the coaching staff will approach the distribution of responsibilities collectively, where it is not necessary for a single player to bear the responsibility for the number. Media figures like Nico Bazz, who currently plays for Como, along with players such as Lautaro Martinez and Julián Alvarez, have been suggested as potential candidates. The upcoming phase will see a flexible approach to the role of the number 10, allowing it to be transferred between multiple players to redistribute the offensive duties following Messi's departure.
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