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Rozario departs as Messi's 30m jersey unveiled
Argentine star Lionel Messi's final match with the national team will be a friendly against Benin, taking place in Buenos Aires. In Rosario, his hometown, a giant jersey of the national team, measuring 30 meters in length, was installed, bearing the number 10 and the word "Gracias" (Thank you) in his honor. A message addressed to Messi stated that he "gave a lot to the team and to Argentina, and rekindled hope and dreams," expressing their sadness over his departure. This event is symbolic, reflecting Messi's status in the hearts of Argentinians, and comes just before his anticipated farewell—being the second most significant moment in his career after winning the 2022 World Cup.
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