FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s No. 10 shirt

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FIFA regulations reportedly prevent Argentina from retiring its No. 10 shirt, despite the Argentine Football Association’s plan to honor Lionel Messi after his announced retirement from international football. The report says the proposal was blocked under the governing body’s rules.

Argentina’s plan to retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt has been blocked by FIFA regulations, according to GOAL.com reports on Thursday. The Argentine Football Association reportedly wanted to permanently retire the number following Messi’s retirement from international football. Messi announced on August 31 that he would retire from international football after more than two Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-blocks-argentinas-plan-to-retire-messis-no-10-shirt/