ARGENTINA FA TO PAUSE ALL GAMES IN 10TH MINUTE FOR MESSI TRIBUTE
A worthy farewell to a legend.
Omotoso Iyanu
Sunday, 6 September 2026 · 1 min read
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced that every match across its men’s and women’s competitions on the next matchday will stop in the 10th minute to honour Lionel Messi. The stoppage will last one minute and feature a round of applause recognising his outstanding career with the Argentina national team.
According to ESPN, the AFA said the tribute recognises Messi’s legacy as Argentina captain and his contribution to the national team over the years. The choice of the 10th minute is a symbolic reference to Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt, which he has worn throughout his international career.
The one-minute applause is expected to create a special moment in stadiums across the country as Argentine football comes together to celebrate the career and legacy of its iconic No. 10.
Source: https://punchng.com/argentina-fa-to-pause-all-games-in-10th-minute-for-messi-tribute/
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