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Argentina Football Matches to Pause in Tribute to Messi
Lionel Messi has decided to stop playing for Argentina’s national football team.
The Argentine Football Association wants to honor him.
During matches on September 5 and 6, games will pause in the 10th minute.
Fans will applaud Messi for one minute.
Stadiums with video screens will show pictures from his career before games begin.
Messi played 207 matches for Argentina.
He scored 125 goals, more than any other Argentine player.
He also played in six World Cups.
The Argentine Football Association will pause matches nationwide during the September 5-6 weekend.
Every match will stop in the 10th minute of the first half for one minute of applause.
The tribute will honor Lionel Messi’s career with Argentina’s national team.
Stadiums with video boards must show a tribute video featuring photos of Messi before kickoff.
Messi announced his international retirement on August 31 after making 207 appearances and scoring 125 goals for Argentina.
- Who
- The Argentine Football Association and Lionel Messi.
- What
- Argentina’s football matches will pause for a one-minute applause and stadiums will show tribute videos honoring Messi.
- Where
- At football matches across Argentina, including men’s and women’s divisions and disciplines.
- When
- The tribute will take place during the September 5-6 weekend; Messi announced his retirement on August 31.
- Why
- To recognize Messi’s career and service to Argentina’s national football team.
Key facts
- Tribute timing
- Matches will pause in the 10th minute of the first half.
- Applause
- The pause will include one minute of applause.
- Dates
- The tribute is planned for the September 5-6 weekend.
- Scope
- The plan covers all men’s and women’s divisions and disciplines in Argentina.
- Argentina appearances
- Messi played 207 matches for Argentina’s senior national team.
- Argentina goals
- Messi scored 125 goals for Argentina, the highest total for an Argentine player.
- World Cups
- Messi featured in six FIFA World Cups: 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026.
Quotes
Argentine Football Association
Argentina’s national football governing body
“For the upcoming matchday across all men's and women's divisions and disciplines, matches will be paused in the 10th minute of the first half for a minute of applause in recognition of Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina national team.”
wionews.com
“It was a decision that hurt—and still hurts deep down—but I understand that the time has come.”
wionews.com
Sources
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