Arthur Zagré was called up for two qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup, but his excitement was short-lived. He was then expected to play against Argentina in Buenos Aires as part of Lionel Messi's farewell tour, a match he had dreamed of since watching Messi on YouTube as a child. However, the Burkinese team's unrealistic travel schedule led to a last-minute decision to send a youth team instead of the original selection. The match took place in the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, with Burkina Faso ultimately losing 7-0 to Argentina.
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