Messi in Argentina squad for farewell against Benin
Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.
Argentina has named Lionel Messi in its squad for an October friendly against Benin, a match expected to mark his farewell to international football. The fixture's commercial value likely rests on Messi's drawing power, which could boost ticket demand, broadcast interest, and sponsorship visibility for the Argentine football association. For Benin, hosting or facing a high-profile opponent offers a rare opportunity to raise the national team's international profile and attract commercial attention.
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