The footballer’s hometown displayed a 30-meter replica of his Argentina shirt, while a helicopter carried a No. 10 jersey over the waterfront.
Rosario held events honoring Lionel Messi ahead of his final match for Argentina. A helicopter flew a large replica of his No. 10 shirt over the Paraná River waterfront and other landmarks in the city.
A 30-meter jersey bearing the word “Gracias” was installed in the main square near the National Flag Memorial. Four lighting towers were set up for an evening projection featuring goals and key moments from Messi’s international career.
A 24-meter screen was placed in Hero of the Malvinas Park, a few blocks from the house where Messi grew up, for a live broadcast. The program began at 5 p.m. local time and included music, games and performances by local artists. Argentina’s farewell friendly against Benin is scheduled for Buenos Aires in the early hours of October 7.