Argentina captain Lionel Messi completed his final training session with the national team on Monday afternoon at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) complex in Ezeiza, setting the stage for his grand international farewell.
Returning to the squad on Sunday after missing Argentina's victories over Bolivia and Burkina Faso, the 39-year-old superstar joined head coach Lionel Scaloni's squad for his final session ahead of Tuesday's ceremonial send-off against Benin at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. Photographs from the AFA training ground showed Messi sharing lighthearted moments and laughter with longtime teammate Rodrigo De Paul, alongside veteran defender Nicolás Otamendi and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who were specifically recalled for the historic occasion. In addition to squad members, the session featured notable special guests, including former international teammate Ezequiel Lavezzi and current Inter Miami head coach Cristian "Kily" González. Expected to play the full 90 minutes on Tuesday, Messi will lead the 2022 World Cup-winning core in front of a sold-out home crowd in what promises to be an emotional celebration honoring his legendary two-decade international career.
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