Argentina has included Lionel Messi in its preliminary squad for three home friendlies scheduled between September 21 and October 6, offering its legend a chance to say goodbye to his own fans. The team would face Bolivia on September 30 in Cordoba, then Burkina Faso and Benin on October 3 and 6 in Buenos Aires, the first competitive games since the 2026 World Cup final lost to Spain 1-0. Messi’s international career spans 21 years since 2005, with 125 goals scored and victories including Copa America and the 2022 World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni has yet to announce the official 26-man squad, and several notable absences are confirmed due to suspensions.
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