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Tickets for Argentine star Lionel Messi's anticipated farewell match with the national team sold out completely in less than two hours, reflecting the immense public demand to witness the legend. This upcoming encounter against Benin, scheduled for October 6th at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, marks Messi's final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey. Messi had announced his international retirement in late August after an illustrious 21-year career. However, coach Lionel Scaloni recalled him for this special match to ensure a farewell befitting his status and exceptional history with the national squad. Tickets were released via the 'Deportick' online platform at 6 PM local time on Thursday, witnessing immediate, unprecedented demand. Fans quickly rushed to secure their seats, placing thousands in virtual waiting queues. Press reports confirmed all tickets sold within roughly an hour and a half, with some indicating the process took approximately 90 minutes. Complaints also surfaced on social media regarding difficulties users faced accessing the ticket booking system. According to information from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), ticket prices ranged from 90,000 Argentine Pesos for the cheapest general admission category to 480,000 Pesos for the most expensive seats. It is worth noting that the AFA had originally postponed the start of the sale by 48 hours, rescheduling it to ultimately take place on Thursday.
