The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced that all matches across its men’s and women’s competitions on the next matchday will be halted in the 10th minute to honour Lionel Messi.
The stoppage will last for one minute, during which supporters and players will observe a round of applause in recognition of Messi’s remarkable career with the Argentina national team.
The AFA said the tribute is intended to celebrate the legacy of the national team captain and his contributions to Argentine football over the years.
“Every game will stop in the 10th minute for a minute of applause in recognition of Lionel Messi’s career with the Argentina national team,” the association said, according to ESPN.
The decision to stop play in the 10th minute carries a symbolic meaning, reflecting Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt, which he has worn throughout his international career.
Messi has enjoyed a historic spell with Argentina, helping the national team secure major international honours and cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the country’s football history.
The tribute will be observed across both men’s and women’s competitions, giving fans across Argentina an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the legendary forward.
The one-minute applause is expected to create an emotional moment in stadiums across the country as Argentine football pays tribute to its iconic No. 10 and his enduring legacy with the national team.
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