Lionel Messi va fi onorat de Universitatea din Buenos Aires, înaintea meciului de retragere din 6 octombrie
The University of Buenos Aires will honor Lionel Messi with an honorary doctorate on October 6, recognizing his sports career and representation of Argentina. This ceremony precedes his farewell match against Benin, marking the end of his national team career. Messi, a record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, is celebrated for his excellence and ethical conduct. He led Argentina to multiple titles, including the 2022 World Cup. The university's rector praised him as a cultural ambassador for Argentina. Messi is the all-time top scorer for the national team, with 125 goals, and will retire after the match against Benin.