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Messi bows out of Argentina career with goal, two assists in 3-0 win over Benin
Messi’s departure marks the end of an era for Argentina, having represented the national team since 2005
Lionel Messi ended his remarkable Argentina international career in style, scoring once and providing two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night.
The October 6 fixture marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, bringing the curtain down on a 21-year international career that saw him lead the country to major honours, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Messi played a key role throughout the farewell match, contributing directly to all three goals as Argentina secured a comfortable victory in front of their home supporters.
Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr was in charge of Benin for the historic encounter, which saw the Squirrels come up against one of football’s greatest players in his final international outing.
Messi’s departure marks the end of an era for Argentina, having represented the national team since 2005 and established himself as the country’s all-time leading scorer and appearance maker.
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