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Messi to Get Mid-Game Tribute by Soccer Teams Across Argentina After International Retirement
Matches across Argentina will pause in the 10th minute for applause, and stadiums with video boards must play a tribute video, the AFA said.
- On Wednesday, the AFA announced that all domestic matches this weekend will pause in the 10th minute to recognize Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina national team.
- Messi confirmed his international retirement on Monday via Instagram, writing, "It was a decision that hurt-- and still hurts deep down-- but I understand that the time has come."
- Over a 21-year career, the Rosario native amassed 125 goals and 68 assists across 207 appearances, including winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and two Copa America titles.
- The Copa Argentina match between Velez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors paused in the 10th minute earlier this week, as fans at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes rose to applaud Messi.
- Stadiums with video boards must play a tribute video before kickoff per AFA mandate, marking Messi's second international retirement after he briefly reversed a 2016 decision.
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Argentina to honour Lionel Messi with 10th-minute tribute across football matches - The Tribune
All football matches across Argentina this weekend will be paused in the 10th minute for a 60-second round of applause in honour of Lionel Messi, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced, following the superstar's decision to retire from international football.
·Chandigarh, India
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The AFA will pay tribute to the captain of the Argentine team during the next date of all official tournaments
·Los Angeles, United States
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