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AFA announces “Gracias, Leo” fan event for Messi’s farewell
AFA has announced a fan event in Buenos Aires on 6 October, with a giant-screen showing of Argentina vs Benin.
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2 dated reportsAFA announces “Gracias, Leo” fan event for Messi’s farewell
AFA has announced a fan event in Buenos Aires on 6 October, with a giant-screen showing of Argentina vs Benin.
The event is planned for the UBA sports grounds at Ciudad Universitaria, from noon to midnight local time. AFA lists music, games and other activities alongside the match screening.
Announcement published 29 September. This fan-event venue is separate from the match venue at Estadio Monumental; the event has not yet taken place.
Argentina call-up for Messi’s planned farewell on 6 October
Inter Miami confirms Messi and Rodrigo De Paul have been called up for Argentina’s friendly against Benin on 6 October.
The club describes the match at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires as Messi’s farewell appearance for Argentina. The fixture is upcoming; it has not yet been played.
Source published 22 September. Kick-off time is not stated in this announcement.
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