Scaloni says he persuaded Messi to return for farewell appearance
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has described how he persuaded Lionel Messi to return to the national team for a farewell match after the forward’s retirement. Punch Nigeria reported Scaloni’s account, but the supplied material does not specify when the match will take place or whether Messi has confirmed participation.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has revealed how he persuaded Lionel Messi to return to the national team for a farewell match. According to Punch Nigeria, Messi had retired from international football before Scaloni sought his return. The manager said he was able to convince the forward to appear for the planned farewell occasion.
The supplied report does not include Scaloni’s detailed account of the conversation or explain what ultimately persuaded Messi to reconsider his decision. It also does not state when the farewell match will be played, where it will take place or which opponent Argentina would face. There is no further information on Messi’s planned role in the game.
The report presents the return as a farewell appearance rather than a full resumption of Messi’s international career. No statement from Messi was included in the supplied material.
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