Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 3 Sept 2026
Argentine league to pause matches in Messi tribute
All Argentine league matches will stop in the 10th minute this weekend to honor Messi's retirement.
L. Messi
player
Who
Lionel Messi
What
Minute of applause in 10th minute
When
This weekend
Where
Argentine league matches
What happened. The Argentine Football Association announced all domestic matches will pause in the 10th minute for applause to honor Messi's international retirement.
- Messi retired from international football on Monday.
- He captained Argentina to 2022 World Cup glory.
- Messi holds Argentina's caps record with 207.
“In tribute and homage to Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina national team, at the 10th minute of play in all matches the referees will stop the game and a general minute of applause will be held.”
— Argentine Football Association
Messi's final international game was the 2026 World Cup final defeat by Spain.
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