Messi and Argentina's soccer team are special guests for Angola's independence anniversary Updated 9 mins ago Lionel Messi and the world champion Argentina soccer team are expected to be special guests this week as Angola celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal. The events began Wednesday with a ceremony in the capital, Luanda, with President João Lourenço. Angola has organized an exhibition game between its national team and Argentina for Friday. It is reportedly at a cost of $13 million to attract the World Cup holders. Argentina’s squad will arrive in the southern African nation on Thursday, according to the Argentine soccer federation.

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