Thursday, September 3, 2026

Argentina to stop every match in honour of Lionel Messi

Argentina to stop every match in honour of Lionel Messi

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced that every men’s and women’s match across the country’s competitions on the next matchday will be stopped in the 10th minute to honour Lionel Messi.

The stoppage will last for one minute, with supporters expected to join players and officials in a round of applause celebrating Messi’s remarkable career with the Argentina national team.

The AFA said the tribute is a recognition of Messi’s legacy and his immense contribution to Argentine football over the years.

“Every game will stop in the 10th minute for a minute of applause in recognition of Lionel Messi’s career with the Argentina national team,” the association said.

The choice of the 10th minute is a symbolic tribute to Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt, which he has worn throughout his international career.

Messi has enjoyed a historic spell with Argentina, guiding the national team to major international titles and cementing his place among the greatest footballers in the country’s history.

The tribute will take place across both men’s and women’s competitions, giving football fans throughout Argentina an opportunity to celebrate the career and legacy of the national team’s iconic No. 10.

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