Messi Farewell Sells Out Monumental de Núñez

Overview

• All public ticket batches for Lionel Messi’s final Argentina match sold out in about 90 minutes, leaving the Monumental de Núñez at its 85,018 capacity for the farewell.
• The friendly against Benin will feature formal tributes organized by the Argentine Football Association, including a special commemorative jersey designed for the occasion.
• The University of Buenos Aires council unanimously approved a Doctor Honoris Causa for Messi, a high academic honor to be presented as part of the match ceremonies.
• The AFA arranged a large Fan Fest called “Gracias, Leo” near the stadium with a giant screen, shows and activities so fans who could not get tickets can follow the game.
• Messi ends his Argentina career with 207 caps and 125 goals, a record haul that includes the 2022 World Cup and Copa América titles, and the match brings together many players from those campaigns.