Buenos Aires, Sept. 4 -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has urged fans to savor what is likely to be Lionel Messi's last home World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on Thursday.
Messi has not formally announced his retirement plans but confirmed last week that the clash at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires would be a "very special match".
"Yes, this is a match which Leo has said will be emotional because it's true that it's our last home qualifying match," Scaloni told a news conference on Wednesday.
"We have to enjoy it as we've always been saying. More than anyone I will enjoy it. Having been able to coach him has honestly been a pleasure and let's hope that fans who go to the stadium will also enjoy it because he truly deserves ...