Off the PitchGiveMeSportUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
FIFA Rule Blocks Argentina From Retiring Messi's No. 10
Argentina wanted to honor Messi by retiring the number 10 shirt, but FIFA rules stand in the way.
L. Messi
player
Who
Lionel Messi
What
Argentina blocked from retiring No. 10 shirt
Why
FIFA rule
What happened. Argentina wanted to retire the number 10 shirt when Lionel Messi announced his retirement, but a FIFA rule prevents it.
- The rule also blocked retiring the shirt for Diego Maradona.
- FIFA regulations prohibit retiring squad numbers.
Argentina cannot honor Messi by retiring the number, so they may seek other tributes.
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