Why Argentina can’t retire Messi’s number 10 jersey
By Enitan Abdultawab Lionel Messi may have ended his international career, but Argentina will not be able to permanently withdraw the iconic No.10 shirt after Maradona’s career, allowing Messi to eventually inherit the number and build his own legacy with it.
Messi confirmed his decision to step away from international football on August 31, two days after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.
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