On the important night of farewell, Neymar sends an emotional goodbye message to Messi.

Neymar continued: "I thank you for making me love football more; it was an honor for me to play against you, and even greater to make history alongside you," concluding his message with the words: "Thank you, Messi."

Argentinian star Lionel Messi is preparing to play his last match in his national team jersey, as Argentina will face Benin in the early hours of Wednesday morning, marking a highly anticipated night to bid farewell to one of the greatest football stars in history.

Estadio Monumental, home of River Plate, will host around 85,000 fans, while the number of people wanting to buy tickets online has exceeded half a million. Coach Lionel Scaloni noted that "five stadiums could have been filled" with fans eager to attend the match.

The Argentine Football Association announced the establishment of a fan zone named "Gracias, Leo" near the stadium, while the players will wear special jerseys with golden names and numbers. Players from the 2022 World Cup-winning team, along with their families, have also been invited to attend the match.

The farewell ceremony is expected to include artistic performances and a special tribute to Messi after the match, including a commemorative plaque and a special jersey, as well as a video presentation on the stadium screens, before Messi delivers a speech to the fans.

Neymar mentioned in an Instagram post that football fans have enjoyed what Messi has delivered over the years, wishing him to savor every moment of his final match in his national team jersey and hoping that the tributes he receives bring him joy.

He added: "The thanks is not only for Argentina, but the whole world owes you gratitude for everything you have given to football."

Neymar continued: "I thank you for making me love football more; it was an honor for me to play against you, and even greater to make history alongside you," concluding his message with the words: "Thank you, Messi."

Argentinian star Lionel Messi is preparing to play his last match in his national team jersey, as Argentina will face Benin in the early hours of Wednesday morning, marking a highly anticipated night to bid farewell to one of the greatest football stars in history.

Estadio Monumental, home of River Plate, will host around 85,000 fans, while the number of people wanting to buy tickets online has exceeded half a million. Coach Lionel Scaloni noted that "five stadiums could have been filled" with fans eager to attend the match.

The Argentine Football Association announced the establishment of a fan zone named "Gracias, Leo" near the stadium, while the players will wear special jerseys with golden names and numbers. Players from the 2022 World Cup-winning team, along with their families, have also been invited to attend the match.

The farewell ceremony is expected to include artistic performances and a special tribute to Messi after the match, including a commemorative plaque and a special jersey, as well as a video presentation on the stadium screens, before Messi delivers a speech to the fans.