Messi to play farewell match for Argentina on October 6

Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a farewell match against Benin on October 6, despite his earlier retirement from international football. The match will take place at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Before that, Argentina will play Bolivia on September 30 in Córdoba and Burkina Faso on October 3 in Buenos Aires. These friendlies mark Argentina's return home after their runner-up finish at the World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni's future is uncertain as his contract expires in December. Three players received suspensions from FIFA for incidents during the World Cup final.