Tickets for Messi’s farewell match for Argentina sell out in 90 minutes
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Tickets for Lionel Messi’s farewell match for Argentina against Benin, scheduled for October 6 at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, sold out in 90 minutes through online channels, the only way to buy them. Many fans hoping to see Messi in the national team shirt one last time were left frustrated, and outrage flared on social media. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the captain deserves to “go out on his own terms” and admitted: “It will be hard not to cry that day, it’s a privilege to be there.” Scaloni also said he did his best to convince Messi to return for the farewell. Messi retired from international football after the World Cup final defeat but is now in the squad for the Benin match. According to Ouest-France, tickets were sold for up to 1,000 euros and were gone within minutes. The South American football confederation appointed a Chilean refereeing team led by Fernando Véjar for the match. A special shirt designed by adidas, with a design resembling the Argentine flag, will be worn by Messi in the farewell game.
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Outlets: 12. Countries: 10. Facts in the shared core: 6.
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Scaloni diz que Messi poderá se despedir como quiser em Buenos Aires. O técnico da seleção argentina , Lionel Scaloni , afirmou nesta quinta-feira que o capitão Lionel Messi tem a oportunidade "de se despedir como quise…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Scaloni diz que Messi poderá se despedir como quiser em Buenos Aires
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Comenzó la venta de entradas para la despedida de Messi de la selección argentina: hay más de una hora de espera. El astro jugará su último partido con la celeste y blanca el martes 6 de octubre ante Benín en el Monumen…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
En una hora y media se agotaron las entradas para la despedida de Lionel Messi en la Selección: indignación en las redes sociales. Fue una venta virtual para el partido entre Argentina y Benín, del próximo martes 6 de o…
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Malay Mail (outlet profile)
‘Hard not to cry’: Messi deserves to go out on own terms, says Argentina coach. EZEIZA, Sept 25 — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said yesterday that next month’s friendly against Benin in...
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Ingressos para última partida de Messi na seleção argentina esgotam em 1h30. Os ingressos para a última partida de Lionel Messi na seleção da Argentina , no próximo dia 6 de outubro, esgotaram em uma hora e meia nos can…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Ingressos para última partida de Messi na seleção argentina esgotam em 1h30
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Scaloni says he did his best to convince Messi to return for Argentina farewell
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Scaloni Says he Did his Best to Convince Messi to Return for Argentina Farewell
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Schnell ausverkauft: Messis "letzter Tango" lockt die Massen. Nach dem verlorenen WM-Finale war für Lionel Messi eigentlich Schluss. Nun steht er aber in Argentiniens Kader für die Partie gegen Benin. Der Run auf die Ti…
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The Citizen (outlet profile)
Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms. "It will be hard not to cry that day, it's a privilege to be there," said Scaloni.
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Ouest-France (outlet profile)
Des billets jusqu’à 1 000 € vendus en deux heures : la dernière de Messi avec l’Argentine affole les compteurs. L’Argentine recevra le Benin lors d’un match amical ce mardi 6 octobre au Stade Monumental, à Buenos Aires.…
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La Tercera (outlet profile)
Conmebol designa a árbitros chilenos para la gran despedida de Lionel Messi de la selección de Argentina. Fernando Véjar será el encargado de dirigir las acciones en el duelo entre la Albiceleste y Benín el próximo 6 de…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Lionel Messi se despide de la Selección: la espectacular campaña de fotos de adidas para la última camiseta del 10. Promete ser un boom de ventas y tiene detalles para homenajearlo. El modelo es distinto a todos, con ba…
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El Comercio (Perú) (outlet profile)
Un diseño cien por ciento argentino: los detalles de la histórica indumentaria que usará Messi en su despedida. El capitán de la ‘Albiceleste’ presentó la camiseta que vestirá en su último partido con la selección, el p…
Factual core
- The match is a farewell event for Lionel Messi from the Argentina national team.
- The friendly match between Argentina and Benin will take place on October 6 in Buenos Aires.
- Tickets for Lionel Messi's farewell match with the Argentina national team sold out in 90 minutes.
- Scaloni made the statement about Messi's potential return for a farewell appearance.
- Tickets for the farewell match sold out quickly.
- The match against Benin is described as Messi's farewell game.