Argentina’s team bus journey to the Monumental ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match with the ‘Albiceleste’ brimmed with emotion, as adoring crowds mobbed the streets and packed the stands.
Cameras from ‘La Nacion’ captured the superstar covering his face with the palm of his right hand during the emotional journey. Moments later, he offered a thumbs-up to one of the countless groups of supporters swarming around the heavily guarded team bus.
While the streets surrounding the stadium were packed to the brim, the atmosphere inside was just as electric. Chants honouring the iconic ’10’ rang out more than 45 minutes before kick-off in Argentina’s friendly against Benin.