Lionel Messi joined his Argentina teammates for a traditional asado barbecue at the Ezeiza training base as the squad gathered ahead of his national-team farewell match. Citing Argentine newspaper Ole, VnExpress described the nostalgic atmosphere surrounding the October 4 gathering. Team chef Diego Iacobelli prepared the meal, part of a longstanding tradition within the squad. The report focuses on the shared memories and relationships around Messi's farewell preparations, rather than developments from the match itself.