Argentine Football Association plans tributes for Lionel Messi across domestic league matches
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Argentine Football Association will recognize Lionel Messi this weekend by implementing a league-wide tribute. All domestic matches are scheduled to pause in the 10th minute to honor the player following his retirement from the national team. The gesture involves a minute of applause from spectators and participants. This scheduled pause follows Messi's departure from international competition. Officials confirmed the tribute will occur across all domestic fixtures throughout the weekend.
- •The Argentine Football Association will honor Lionel Messi this weekend.
- •Domestic league matches will pause during the 10th minute.
- •The tribute consists of a minute of applause for the retired player.
- •The initiative follows Messi's retirement from the Argentine national team.
- 3:17 AMESPN Soccer — Argentina pausing league games in Messi tribute
"The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will honor Lionel Messi this weekend by pausing all domestic matches in the 10th minute for a minute of applause, following his retirement from the national team.
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