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Why Argentina can't retire Lionel Messi's No 10 shirt
Original: Why Argentina can't retire Lionel Messi's No 10 shirt https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7662750/2026/10/06/lionel-messi-a
The Athletic examines why the Argentine Football Association has not formally retired Lionel Messi's iconic No 10 shirt despite his legendary status with the national team. The piece explains the practical and regulatory obstacles in international football that have kept Argentina from honouring Messi's number the way some clubs and federations have retired famous numbers.
Why now: Messi's enduring stature and continued involvement with the Argentina squad keep debate alive about how best to honour him.
Lionel MessiArgentina national football teamThe Athletic
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