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Lionel Messi Fans to Hold Mass Demonstration After Star's Argentina Retirement

Lionel Messi's retirement from international football has prompted quite a response from his fans in Argentina with over 100,000 people reportedly set to march in the centre of Buenos Aires to persuade the Barcelona superstar to reverse his decision.

According to Goal's Daniel Edwards, the Obelisco monument in Buenos Aires—where Argentina fans often congregate to celebrate success—has been named as the venue for the rally.

On the event's Facebook page (via Edwards) it reads: "This Saturday July 2 at 6 p.m. (10 p.m. BST) we are all going to the Obelisco to show him our affection and our hopes he will continue wearing the Argentina shirt.