Buenos Aires: (RightNow) Renowned Argentine footballer Lionel Messi announces his return to the national team after retirement. According to the Argentine Football Association, Messi will play against Benin on October 6.

Messi had announced his retirement from international football after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. However, he will once again don the national team jersey.

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni has selected Messi for the match against Benin. This could be the last match of Messi’s international career.

The Argentine Football Association stated that Messi will be honored for his outstanding career. A special ceremony will be held on this occasion.

It is noteworthy that Messi led the team that won the 2022 World Cup. Players from that team will also be invited to the ceremony in his honor.