Messi appears in new look ahead of final appearance for Argentina

Updated image before final appearance

Lionel Messi, who is the captain of the Argentina national team, attracted public attention by changing his appearance ahead of his last official appearance for the squad. The 39-year-old footballer published a series of fresh photographs on his Instagram page after arriving at the national team base.

The main topic of discussion among fans became the player's new haircut. Supporters actively commented on the post, noting the updated style and leaving compliments. Messi himself added a minimalist caption to the photos, limiting himself to the Argentine flag emoji. The post quickly gained popularity, collecting over 8.5 million likes.

Unique kit from adidas

In addition to the haircut, the footballer demonstrated a special kit created by adidas specifically for this event. This set will be used in the farewell match, which will take place on 6 October at the Estadio Monumental. The opponents of the Argentines in this match will be the Benin national team.

Career statistics for the national team

Messi announced his decision to end his career with the national team on 31 August. In total, the footballer played 207 matches for the Argentina national team. His statistics include 125 goals scored and 68 assists.