Journalist urges Argentina to give Mac Allister Messi’s iconic No.10 shirt
A South American journalist has suggested that Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister should inherit Argentina’s legendary No.10 shirt following Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football.
Messi brought his remarkable 21-year Argentina career to an emotional end on Tuesday night, making his 208th and final appearance for the national team in a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.
The legendary forward was visibly emotional after the match as teammates and supporters gave him a memorable farewell.
Mac Allister tipped to succeed Messi
TyC Sports journalist Ernesto Provitilo gave Argentina’s players perfect 10/10 ratings following Messi’s farewell but singled out Mac Allister with a special suggestion.
According to Provitilo, the Liverpool midfielder deserves serious consideration to take over Messi’s famous No.10 shirt, pointing to the important role he played alongside the former Barcelona star, particularly during Argentina’s memorable 2022 World Cup triumph.
Mac Allister currently wears No.20 for Argentina, while he has the No.10 shirt at Liverpool.
Taking over Messi’s iconic number would be a huge honour for the 27-year-old, especially considering the legendary players who have previously worn it.
Names such as Pelé, Maradona and Messi have made the No.10 one of football’s most iconic shirt numbers.
Although replacing Messi is an enormous responsibility, Mac Allister’s experience and calm style could make him an interesting choice to carry the number into Argentina’s next era.
International tournament regulations also mean Argentina cannot simply retire the
