Lionel Messi's farewell from the Argentina national team will not go unnoticed. The Argentine Football Federation has decided on a special way to honor the legendary captain, turning every match in the country into a moment of homage to him.
All football matches in Argentina will be stopped at the 10th minute for a minute's applause in honor of Messi. The choice is not accidental: the number "10" has become synonymous with the Argentine star and his era with the "Albiceleste".
A special video dedicated to his career with the national team will also be shown in stadiums that have giant screens.
Messi, 39, announced on August 31 that he had ended his adventure with Argentina, after 21 years, 207 matches and 125 goals. He leaves as the player with the most appearances and goals in the history of the national team.
A story that began with much pain and criticism, but ended in the most glorious way possible: Messi led Argentina to triumph in the 2022 World Cup, as well as two Copa America titles.
Now, whenever the match clock reaches the 10th minute, Argentine football will stop for a moment. Not for a goal, not for a result, but to applaud the man who for more than two decades made the white and blue jersey seem like a part of football history.