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

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

Lionel Messi's No. 10 has become inseparable from Argentina's history, but FIFA rules mean the iconic shirt cannot be permanently retired in official tournaments.

By Collins Godfrey · 8 Oct 2026

The Passing Of The No. 10 Torch; Messi Assists Nico Paz In Argentina farewell

The Passing Of The No. 10 Torch; Messi Assists Nico Paz In Argentina farewell

Nico Paz is being tipped as a future heir to Argentina’s iconic No. 10 shirt after receiving an assist from Lionel Messi in the legend’s latest Argentine outing, adding symbolic weight to the youngster’s growing international reputation.

By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 7 Oct 2026