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Journalist suggests Liverpool's Mac Allister for Argentina's number 10 shirt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Journalist suggests Liverpool's Mac Allister for Argentina's number 10 shirt

Summary

A South American journalist has proposed Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister should inherit Lionel Messi’s iconic number 10 shirt following Messi's emotional farewell from international football after his final appearance for Argentina. The reporter associated Mac Allister's close relationship with Messi on the field as key to this recommendation, highlighting Mac Allister's contributions during their time together, his role in the 2022 World Cup. Currently, Mac Allister wears number 20 for Argentina but retains number 10 for Liverpool. The discussion comes as international regulations prevent retiring the shirt number, ensuring it will pass on to another player.

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By the Numbers

•Lionel Messi made his final appearance for Argentina on October 6.
•Mac Allister is currently wearing number 20 for Argentina and number 10 for Liverpool.
•The proposal comes after Messi’s farewell match where he scored and was honored.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Journalist calls for Liverpool star to be handed very special shirt number in ultimate honour

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One journalist in South America has called for a Liverpool player to be handed a particularly special shirt number in succession to a true legend of the game.On Tuesday night, Lionel Messi made his 20...
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