Thank you, captain! A monumental shirt unveiled in Lionel Messi’s hometown

The hometown of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been swept up in a wave of poignant nostalgia ahead of the legendary player’s historic farewell.

Details: A gigantic Argentina national team shirt bearing the number 10 and the inscription «THANK YOU #10» has been unveiled in the Argentine city of Rosario in honor of Lionel Messi, who will play his final match for the Albiceleste in the coming days.

The large-scale installation is accompanied by a heartfelt message from his fellow Argentines:

«Thank you, captain. You gave us everything. You made us believe again, dream of the impossible and gave us unforgettable moments that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Nothing will ever be the same. We are not ready to let you go, but we will follow you wherever you go».

The 39-year-old forward will play his long-awaited farewell match in an Argentina shirt against the Benin national team. The entire country is holding its breath in anticipation of this historic occasion, while tickets for the stands sold out in a matter of moments, turning the fixture into a grand celebration on a national scale.

It is worth noting that Lionel Messi has represented Argentina since 2005, making more than 200 appearances and scoring over 100 goals during that time. The pinnacle of his international career came with his triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and two Copa América titles.

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