Why Argentina can't retire Lionel Messi's No 10 shirt

Messi plays his final Argentina match on Tuesday against Bolivia; the federation cannot retire his No. 10 shirt due to regulations.

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Argentina on Tuesday, March 26, against Bolivia at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The article explores why Argentina cannot retire his iconic No. 10 shirt despite his legendary status: FIFA regulations prevent national teams from permanently retiring squad numbers, as they must remain available for future players. Messi's departure marks the end of an era for the national team.