Lionel Messi is set to play his final matches with the Argentina national team in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. Acknowledging the significance of the moment, the Argentine legend was seen tearing up during the warm-up ahead of the kickoff against Venezuela.
Argentina, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and sitting first in the table with 35 points, was preparing for Matchday 17, marking Messi’s last qualifier on Argentine soil. Moments before kickoff, cameras captured the captain visibly emotional, moved by the warm welcome from home fans at a packed Estadio Monumental.
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