Lionel Messi Farewell Schedule, Timings, Venue, Meet & Greet

Argentina play their final game of this international break against Benin, which also happens to be the last dance for Lionel Messi in the Albiceleste colours. The little magician didn't appear in the previous two games against Bolivia and Burkina Faso, where Lionel Scaloni's men scored a combined 11 goals across those games.

Even though the new generation of the Argentina national football team players has put on a show for the fans, most of us are eagerly waiting to watch Messi play for the last time for the national team, making it an emotional affair.

The Argentine FA has left no stone unturned in making it one of the greatest events of all time, as one of the greatest footballers in the world, and one of their own, calls it a day on such an illustrious international career.

The Lionel Messi farewell schedule is finally out, and we want to share it with you so that you can immerse yourself in the full experience even before the game starts. So just sit back, relax, and let us take you through the basic details of Lionel Messi farewell schedule, timings, and venue.

Big Surprises Awaiting In Messi's Farewell Game

The Lionel Messi farewell schedule lists several Argentine artists who are going to perform before the commencement of the game, as well as during the match break. There's a closing ceremony too, which will see two more artists perform to draw the curtains down in grand style.

The Lionel Messi farewell venue is locked, and it is Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. The Lionel Messi farewell timings is the key, which one wants to know before the ceremony starts.

The match starts at 11:00 PM GMT (4:30 AM IST / 8:00 PM ART), with some of the famous Argentine singers and music composers performing for half an hour prior to the kick-off. The first act is from a band project hosted by Pinky, Damaris (Damos), and DJ Pipo, named Un Poco de Ruido, which starts at 5:30 PM ART.

Following performances from Seba Mendoza, Roman El Original, Amar Azul, Santi Cairo, Q’ Lokura, Un Poco de Ruido + Live Band again, and Damas Gratis will leave the opening ceremony on a high note, ending at 8:00 PM ART sharp.

The renowned singer and a veteran of the Falklands War, Fabio Santana, will sing the Argentine national anthem, especially for Lionel Messi's farewell game. The halftime show will feature famous Argentine guitarist Gaspar Benegas.

There are two final acts after the game ends: Soledad Pastorutti, also known as La Sole, and singer Ulises Bueno, with both performances lasting a total of 15 minutes, wrapping everything up by 10:15 PM ART. There is no such thing as meet and greet with Lionel Messi planned as of now, we will update you if there's any development regarding the same.

With such grand gestures awaiting, we can surely say that the little magician is getting his deserved send-off in a fashion that he would have wanted after giving so much to his nation.

This Lionel Messi farewell schedule speaks volumes of the impact he has left on the lives of not only the Argentines, but also several fans across the world, who want to bid him goodbye with teary eyes but a lot of joy and happiness in their hearts.