“It Is Heavy and Has a History” – Argentina Told to Retire Number 10 Jersey After Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona’s Legacy

In soccer, the jersey number on the back of the players holds great significance. Everyone is now accustomed to the fact that each number on the jersey means something. Typically, one is for goalkeepers, while ten is for important. For instance, the soccer world has seen many great players including Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldinho, donning the iconic number 10.

While Maradona and Ronaldinho are retired, currently Messi has become synonymous with this revered number. Though he left the Catalans to wear the unlikely no 30 at PSG, he continues to don the number for his national side. While there’s no answer as to who will take the number, this legendary player wants the number to get retired after Messi adjourns his international career.

Argentina urged to retire number 10 jersey

Messi inherited the iconic number 10 from both Maradona and Ronaldinho. The 35-year-old has proudly worn it for both his club, FC Barcelona, and the Argentine national team. In the eyes of everyone, it was La Pulga, who was the true heir to the throne and legacy that Maradona left. However, there’s still a bigger question as to who will wear it after Messi retires.

Well, former Argentinian star, Oscar Garré has advised his country’s soccer federation to retire the number 10 after Messi decides to end his international journey.

As stated by TNT Sports, while talking to Madero Sport, he said, “Today it is difficult to think who can use the 10 if Messi does not continue. I don’t think anyone should use it, because it is heavy and has a history. Surely there will be guys with personality to ask for it, but behind it comes that Diego and Messi wore it.”

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Garré, who won the World Cup with La Albiceleste in ‘86, doesn’t want any other player to take the number. He insists the weight of the number is quite heavy, given its prior owners’ history. Indeed, it is a huge admission made by the former full-back. Perhaps the legendary defender wants the country to remember the greatness of both iconic players. Speaking of Messi and Argentina, the former Barcelona once again took the headlines with a stunning performance for his country.

Lionel Messi shines in Argentina’s friendly tie

Messi recently took a break from the headlines after making the stunning move to MLS side Inter Miami. But the striker once again got encircled after his stunning performance for his national side. The skipper led his side to an emphatic 2-0 victory against Australia. Both sides flew to Beijing, China, to play the emphatic friendly.

The Chinese fans savored the moment as they were able to witness the historic landmark achieved by Messi. He scored the fastest goal, as it took just 120 seconds for him to hand Argentina a perfect lead. Later, a second-half strike from substitute German Pezzella helped La Albiceleste seal the victory. Indeed, goals galore don’t seem to stop for Messi.

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What are your thoughts on Argentina’s victory? Also, should they retire No. 10? Let us know in the comments.