Messi's farewell duel only shown live in the Netherlands

In the night of Tuesday 6 October to Wednesday 7 October Lionel Messi will play his final Argentine international, a farewell duel against Benin, live from the Netherlands. The broadcast starts at 00.55 on television, five minutes before kickoff at 01.00.

Broadcast and exclusive rights

The match is broadcast exclusively on the main channel of . People without a Ziggo subscription cannot watch the match live. The broadcast starts at 00.55, so viewers can watch five minutes before kickoff at 01.00.

reports that in addition to the match itself, the reactions, highlights and Messi’s farewell will also be shown. Videos and interviews around the special duel will also appear on the social media channels of .

Messi made his debut for the Argentine national team in August 2005. Since then the now 39‑year‑old star player has played 207 internationals, with 125 goals and 60 assists – all Argentine records.

The Estadio Monumental, the stadium of River Plate, provides the setting. With a capacity of over 85,000 supporters, the players of the Argentine World Cup squad 2022 are also invited. Beforehand there are tributes, and after the event a farewell ceremony with Messi himself.