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Chelsea star shows off new hairstyle in honour of Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina farewell

Chelsea star Emi Martinez will be paying tribute to Lionel Messi this evening

By Matty Hewitt · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 8:22 PM

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Emiliano Martinez debuted a new haircut featuring an 'M' in tribute to Lionel Messi's international farewell.
Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires.
Messi concludes his international career with records of 208 caps and 125 goals for Argentina.

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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has revealed a new hairstyle featuring the letter 'M' shaved into the back of his head as a tribute to Lionel Messi. The gesture comes ahead of Messi's final international appearance for Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, celebrating his historic international career.

Messi is concluding his national team tenure with records of 208 caps and 125 goals. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni praised the 39-year-old forward as an incomparable example on and off the pitch as the squad prepares for life without their longtime captain.

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