Lionel Messi’s legendary No 10 Argentina jersey will be retired ‘for life’ when he hangs up his boots, the country’s FA President has revealed.
Messi, considered by many as the greatest soccer player in history, put the cherry on top of his iconic career last year when he helped Argentina end its 35-year wait for a World Cup out in Qatar.
The Inter Miami superstar has now inspired his country to ever possible major trophy while scoring 106 goals in his 180 caps, cementing his status as an all-time Argentinian legend alongside the great Diego Maradona.
nd as he plays out the final years of his career at the age of 36, Messi’s nation is already planning to honor its World Cup-winning captain by retiring his No 10 jersey.
‘When Messi retires from the national team, we will not allow anyone else to wear the number 10 after him,’ AFA President Claudio Tapia said.
