The Argentine Football League will pay tribute to Lionel Messi following his decision to retire from international football. All matches played in the league this weekend will be stopped at the 10th minute, followed by a minute's applause in honour of the legendary Argentine.
"In recognition and respect for Lionel Messi's international career, the referees will stop play in the 10th minute of each match, followed by a minute of applause," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said.
Messi wore the number 10 jersey for the Argentina national team, and earlier this week he announced that he was ending his international career.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's last match for Argentina was a World Cup final defeat to Spain in July.
Messi played 207 games for the national team and scored 125 goals.
With Argentina, he won the 2022 World Cup, the 2021 and 2024 Copa America, the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics, and the 2022 Finalísimo.
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