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Scaloni says he did his best to convince Messi to return for Argentina farewell
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he “pushed hard” to ensure Lionel Messi would return to the national team for a farewell match soon after announcing his retirement because he was not sure he would be in charge to orchestrate it later. Messi announced his retirement from international football in August, just over a month after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the World Cup final. However, the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward was called up weeks later by Scaloni to make a final appearance in a home friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium on October 6. “I...
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