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Argentina FA to Pause Every Game in 10th Minute for Messi Tribute

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Argentine Football Association said every men’s and women’s match on the next matchday will stop in the 10th minute.
  • Players and supporters will observe one minute of applause for Lionel Messi’s contribution to Argentina’s national team.
  • The 10th minute references Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt.

Every match in Argentina’s men’s and women’s competitions will stop in the 10th minute on the next matchday for a one-minute tribute to Lionel Messi.

The Argentine Football Association said the stoppage will feature applause honoring the captain’s career and contribution to the national team. The choice of the 10th minute refers to the No. 10 shirt Messi has worn throughout his international career.

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.

· Argentine Football AssociationThe association announced the tribute across its men’s and women’s competitions.

The tribute will take place across both competitions, giving supporters throughout Argentina a shared moment to celebrate Messi’s achievements. The move follows reports that Messi has announced his retirement from the national team after a 20-year international career, saying he has “nothing more to give.”

Nothing more to give.

· Lionel MessiHe reportedly used the phrase when announcing his retirement from Argentina’s national team.
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