Argentina officially debuted a special-edition Adidas kit created to honor Lionel Messi in his final...
Argentina officially debuted a special-edition Adidas kit created to honor Lionel Messi in his final international appearance. Worn during Argentina's 3-0 victory against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the entire squad took the pitch in the bespoke uniform as the 39-year-old icon closed the curtain on an extraordinary 21-year career with La Albiceleste.
The shirt steps away from the nation's traditional multi-stripe layout in favor of a flag-inspired look, featuring a wide central white stripe bordered by sky blue. In a historic first for an official match shirt, Adidas replaced its standard performance logo on the right chest with Messi's personal metallic gold "M" emblem.
The design is further highlighted by an oversized Sun of May (Sol de Mayo) graphic radiating across the front and back, alongside gold numbering, names, trim, and a gold-accented three-star AFA crest.
Paired with black shorts and white socks that both carry matching gold and sky-blue detailing, the kit forms the centerpiece of the commemorative Messi Farewell capsule released by Adidas in late September 2026.
The night proved to be a fitting finale, as Messi delivered a goal and two assists before delivering an emotional goodbye speech to the Monumental crowd.
, by Chris
