Why Argentina can’t retire Messi’s number 10 jersey

By Enitan AbdultawabLionel Messi may have ended his international career, but Argentina will not be able to permanently withdraw the iconic No. 10 shirt because of FIFA’s regulations on squad numbers.Messi confirmed his decision to step away from international football on August 31, two days after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.Although his retirement had been widely anticipated, the announcement officially brought the curtain down on a remarkable international care