Special Edition Argentina Messi Farewell Shirt
Celebrate an unforgettable chapter of Argentine football with the Special Edition Argentina Messi Farewell Shirt, a commemorative design created around Lionel Messi's final international appearance for Argentina. The shirt reimagines the familiar Albiceleste identity with a broad white central stripe framed by sky-blue panels, while an intricate tonal Sun of May-inspired graphic radiates across the fabric. Metallic gold detailing gives the design its ceremonial character, with the AFA crest, Messi's personal “M” mark and the iconic number 10 all receiving a distinctive gold treatment. The black collar and sleeve cuffs, finished with gold edging, add another layer of contrast to this highly distinctive tribute design. Argentina is set to wear the special-edition shirt during Messi's farewell international appearance against Benin at the Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The design is built around the story of Messi and Argentina rather than a conventional season kit. The Sun of May is transformed into a sweeping radiating pattern across the shirt, while the three-star AFA crest and gold number 10 connect the design with Argentina's World Cup-winning history and Messi's defining place within it. A commemorative emblem beneath the rear collar adds another subtle tribute to the occasion.
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Built for Messi's Farewell
The Special Edition Argentina Messi Farewell Shirt was created specifically to commemorate the closing chapter of Lionel Messi's international career. The Argentine Football Association and its kit partner unveiled the collection on 25 September 2026, with the special-edition match shirt intended for Messi's farewell appearance against Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental.
Visually, the shirt moves away from Argentina's familiar sequence of multiple vertical sky-blue and white stripes. Instead, a single broad white stripe runs through the centre, surrounded by sky blue and covered with delicate radiating lines inspired by the Sun of May. Gold detailing throughout the design gives the shirt a commemorative, celebratory character, while the personal Messi “M” mark replaces the usual chest performance branding.
Design & Features
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Sky-Blue & White Foundation: Argentina's traditional colours are reinterpreted through a broad white central stripe framed by sky-blue panels.
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Sun of May Graphic: Fine radiating lines spread across the shirt, drawing inspiration from the Sun of May on Argentina's national flag.
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Metallic Gold Detailing: Gold accents appear throughout the design, including the crest, number 10, collar trim and sleeve details.
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Gold AFA Crest: The three-star Argentina crest receives a distinctive gold treatment, highlighting the national team's three World Cup victories.
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Messi “M” Mark: Lionel Messi's personal “M” logo appears on the chest as a defining detail of the tribute design.
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Black & Gold Collar: A black crew-neck collar with gold edging provides a strong contrast against the sky-blue body.
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Black Sleeve Cuffs: Matching black cuffs with gold edging continue the commemorative colour palette.
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White Shoulder Detailing: Contrasting white shoulder stripes complement the central white section.
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Gold Number 10: Messi's iconic number is presented in gold as the centrepiece of the back design.
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MESSI Back Detail: The name and number are surrounded by the Sun of May-inspired radiating graphic.
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Commemorative Rear Detail: A special emblem beneath the rear collar incorporates the Sun of May, number 10 and laurel-inspired elements associated with the farewell occasion.
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Farewell Edition: Created specifically for Messi's final international appearance for Argentina in October 2026.
Famous Players
Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul, Cristian Romero
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