Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina on Friday ahead of his expected farewell appearance for the national team. The Argentina captain landed in Rosario with his family as preparations began for what is set to be his final match for the country.

Messi is scheduled to play in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The fixture is expected to mark his last appearance for Argentina after he decided to retire from international football.

The match will give Messi an opportunity to make his final appearance for Argentina on home soil. He has been the team's captain through one of the most successful periods in its recent history, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph.

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The Argentine Football Association has described the fixture as an occasion intended to give Messi a fitting farewell in front of supporters. The association said the aim was to ensure that “the best player in the world gets the home send-off he truly deserves.”

Messi's arrival in Argentina comes as attention turns to the final stages of his international career. His decision to retire means the upcoming friendly against Benin is expected to carry significance beyond its status as an international fixture.

The Argentina captain is now set to prepare with the national team ahead of Tuesday's match in Buenos Aires. The game will provide the home crowd with an opportunity to see Messi in an Argentina shirt for what is expected to be the final time.

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