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Argentina cannot remove Messi's jersey number
The reason Argentina cannot retire Lionel Messi's jersey number is due to the regulations set by the International Football Association (FIFA), which mandate the continued use of the number 10 in official matches. Although fans wish to honor Messi and regard him as one of the greatest footballers of all time, FIFA's rules require that player numbers in official tournaments are assigned sequentially from 1 to 26. This prevents the number 10 from being retired or reserved for any other player during official matches. Therefore, Argentina will have to leave the number 10 available in official games, only using it in friendly matches where more flexibility is allowed. There is ongoing speculation that the player wearing the new number could be Niko Baz, Franco Mastantuono, or Alexis Mac Allister, amid continued debate about Messi's legacy in that jersey.
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