Three world champions absent from Messi's Argentina farewell

Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina on Tuesday 6 October, in a win against Benin, according to Metrópoles. Several Brazilian media outlets report that three 2022 world champions did not take part in this farewell ceremony.

The absentees from the party

According to Globo, Terra, Metrópoles and Placar, three players who were world champions with Argentina in 2022 could not be present at the Monumental de Núñez, in Buenos Aires, for Messi's last appearance with the national team. The sources do not specify the reasons for their absence, but indicate that they did not show up at the party organised in honour of the forward.

A historic evening

Messi's last match with Argentina was described as historic by Terra. The win against Benin marked the end of an era for the player, who wore the Argentine shirt for many years. The three absent players were not named in the provided excerpts, but their absence was noted by observers.

Reactions and aftermath

No statements from the absent players or from Messi have been reported in the sources. The farewell ceremony took place in a festive atmosphere, according to the media. The next fixtures for the Argentine national team are not mentioned in the file.