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Messi's retirement affects Argentina
Reports indicate that Lionel Messi's retirement from international play has quickly impacted the Argentina national team. The Argentine Football Association decided to cancel the scheduled Asian tour during the international break from September 21 to October 6 and instead replace it with three friendly matches held within Argentina as preparation for a new phase without Messi. The first match is expected to be played at the "Monumental" stadium in Buenos Aires, with the possibility of hosting other cities such as Córdoba and Rosario. The likelihood of all matches being held in Argentina has risen to 90% following the cancellation of external arrangements. These changes come after plans for a tour in Asia—including a potential encounter with China—were initially set, before Messi stopped playing internationally. The move provides coach Lionel Scaloni with an opportunity to reorganize the team and test new players, especially after losing the recent World Cup final to Spain. Argentina is preparing for another international window in November, allowing them to refine their squad and continue competing without their all-time captain.
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