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Governing body of association football in Argentina
The Argentine Football Association is the governing body of football in Argentina based in Buenos Aires. It organises the main divisions of Argentine league system, including domestic cups: Copa Argentina, Supercopa Argentina, Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional, and the Supercopa Internacional. The body also manages all of Argentina's national teams, including the Senior, U-20, U-17, U-15, Olympic, and women's squads. It also organizes the women's, children, youth, futsal, and other local leagues.
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Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, which he captains, and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times.
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Behind the emotional moments of Messi's farewell match for the national team, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) also faced numerous criticisms.