Messi unveils special gold-trimmed jersey for his final Argentina appearance

Lionel Messi revealed a bespoke Argentina uniform in a short Instagram video, highlighting gold-colored player numbers and a faint sun pattern that echoes the country's flag. Adidas, the team's supplier, produced the special garment while preserving the classic blue and white bands. In the post, Messi called the kit a "shirt for a lifetime" and expressed emotion about his final international outing. The match, his last for the Albiceleste, will take place at the Monumental stadium of River Plate, with Benin as the opponent. Fans view the jersey as a historic memento of the celebrated player's career.