That the Parliament recognises the final international football appearance of Lionel Messi on 6 October 2026; notes that Leo Messi will close an extraordinary international career tonight at the famous Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires as Argentina take on Benin; acknowledges Messi's achievements with Argentina, including winning the Copa America in 2021, 2024 and captaining his country to World Cup glory in 2022; believes that with eight Ballon d'Or awards, Messi is undoubtedly the greatest footballer of all time and arguably the most talented athlete in their sporting field, and celebrates his contribution to the world's most popular sport with many people in Scotland wishing Messi the best tonight.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Tim Eagle, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Kim Schmulian, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance