Lionel Scaloni made it clear that, despite the fact that Lionel Messi will not play in two of Argentina’s three scheduled friendlies during this period, until the final match on October 6 in Monumetal, nothing changes in terms of the lineup or jersey numbers.
To be precise, no one is touching the “10.” Beyond that, they can choose any other number they wish.
“Until he plays his very last game, that jersey is his,” emphasized the national team coach of the “Albiceleste.”
It’s worth noting that Leo Messi will wear a jersey specially designed for the occasion in the “Monumental” match against Benin, with the “10” on his back in gold, and the evening is expected to be deeply moving and historic…
*photo source: AP
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