Messi farewell: Buenos Aires subway runs late after Argentina-Benin clash

Tuesday 06 - 09:48

Buenos Aires is preparing for an emotional night as Lionel Messi approaches what is expected to be his final appearance for Argentina on home soil. The city’s public transport authorities are adapting their services for the occasion, extending subway operations to help thousands of supporters leave the Monumental after the national team’s farewell match against Benin.

The decisive adjustment concerns Line D of the Buenos Aires subway, commonly known as the Subte. Its service will continue until 1:30 a.m., extending well beyond the network’s usual operating hours and giving fans an additional option for returning home after the game.

Extra service from Congreso de Tucumán

The extended trains will depart from Congreso de Tucumán, the Line D station located closest to the Monumental Stadium. From there, passengers will be able to reach several major stops, including Olleros, Plaza Italia, Pueyrredón and 9 de Julio.

The measure is designed to ease pressure on the surrounding transport network as large crowds leave the stadium. With Messi’s presence expected to draw considerable attention, authorities are preparing for an evening in which sporting significance and public celebration are likely to converge across the Argentine capital.

A farewell with the Albiceleste

The match against Benin carries particular significance because it marks Messi’s last scheduled appearance for Argentina in front of supporters on home ground. For a player whose career has been deeply intertwined with the national team, the occasion offers Buenos Aires an opportunity to celebrate one of the country’s most influential sporting figures.

The farewell atmosphere is already extending beyond the stadium itself. By keeping the subway running later than normal, the city is effectively adapting its infrastructure to an event expected to attract thousands of fans and generate celebrations well into the night.

For supporters attending the Monumental, the extended Line D service provides more than a transport solution. It is part of the city’s preparations for a symbolic closing chapter in Messi’s international career on Argentine soil.

As Buenos Aires prepares to say goodbye, the final moments of the evening will not be confined to the pitch. From the stadium to the subway, the capital is making room for a farewell that is expected to resonate throughout the city.