Special commemorative jersey unveiled for Messi's farewell match

A special chapter is set to be added to Argentina's football history on October 6. On that day, one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi, will wear the national team jersey for the last time in a match against Benin. To make the farewell match of the World Cup-winning superstar memorable, a special commemorative jersey has been unveiled, in which the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will light up the field one last time in the sky-blue and white kit touched with gold.

On August 31, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner officially retired from international football. He will end his glittering career in the national team jersey through the friendly match against Benin at the historic Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.

To make Messi's farewell match memorable, sports equipment manufacturer Adidas has prepared this special commemorative jersey. Posting a video on social media showing the new jersey replacing the old one, Messi wrote, "Last match. A jersey for a lifetime."

Adidas later revealed the main design of the jersey. Alongside Argentina's traditional sky-blue and white stripes, a golden hue has been added to this farewell jersey. In addition to eye-catching golden designs on the collar and sleeves, Messi's name and his famous '10' number will be written in golden letters on the back.

The biggest attraction of the jersey is the 'Sun of May', one of the symbols of Argentina's national identity. The design of the sun's rays has been delicately drawn around Messi's name and the number 10. Basically, the entire jersey has been designed not just as a playing kit, but as a symbol of Messi's incredible 21-year career in the national team.

Meanwhile, intense interest has been seen among football fans to see their beloved star one last time in the national team jersey. Argentine media reported that all tickets for the Monumental Stadium sold out in less than two hours after ticket sales began on September 24.