Emi Martínez pays tribute to Messi before his final match for Argentina

Emi Martínez has paid tribute to Messi ahead of Leo Messi’s final match in an Argentina shirt. The captain is due to face Benin in his last game for the Albiceleste, a farewell billed as a night of celebration, gratitude and emotion.

The forward is described as one of the most important figures in the history of Argentina’s national team, alongside Diego Armando Maradona. Against that backdrop, Martínez’s gesture reflects Messi’s special standing among his teammates and supporters, as messages of affection continue to come his way.

This time, the goalkeeper chose to honour the captain through his hairstyle: he is wearing an “M” and Messi’s logo on his head. It is a mark of appreciation for the player Martínez associates with the team’s successes and happy moments. With Messi’s final appearance for Argentina approaching, the tribute comes amid an emotional farewell to the national team’s captain.