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Lionel Messi Set for Emotional Argentina Return After International Retirement as Inter Miami Plan Blockbuster Clash

Lionel Messi Set for Emotional Argentina Return After International Retirement as Inter Miami Plan Blockbuster Clash
World Sports · 06:47:19 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Lionel Messi is reportedly set to make an emotional return to the Argentina national team following his international retirement, with Inter Miami allegedly planning a blockbuster friendly clash against Benin.

The match, scheduled as an international friendly, would mark Messi's first appearance for Argentina since announcing his retirement from international duty. Inter Miami, Messi's current club, is said to be orchestrating the high-profile fixture.

According to reports from GOAL.com, the friendly between Argentina and Benin is being targeted for November 2026. The game would serve as a major event for both the national team and Messi's club side.

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