Argentina to pause all games in 10th minute to honour Messi

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Argentina

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Argentina to pause all games in 10th minute to honour Messi

The Argentine Football Association announced plans to honour Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute-long applause. This tribute follows Messi's retirement from international football after Argentina's 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Messi, who scored 125 goals for Argentina, also achieved Copa América success and has been a key figure for the national team for many years.

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