The Nepali man who witnessed Messi’s farewell match
Summary
A Nepali fan from Mugu witnessed Lionel Messi’s farewell match in Argentina’s blue and white jersey at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Mas Monumental. Himgyap Tashi Lama said the moment was emotional as Messi scored in a 3-0 win over Benin and bid goodbye to national-team supporters.
Key Points
- Himgyap Tashi Lama, a Nepali from Mugu district living in Colorado, traveled to Buenos Aires to watch Lionel Messi’s final match for Argentina.
- Messi scored in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Benin, and the stadium held farewell celebrations honoring his career.
- Lama said he has followed Argentina since the Diego Maradona era and hopes to keep watching Messi play for Inter Miami in the United States.
