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Lionel Messi Scores in Farewell Match as Argentina Career Ends
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:00
Lionel Messi Scores in Farewell Match as Argentina Career Ends
- •Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina, captaining the team in a friendly against Benin at the Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti in Buenos Aires.
- •The 39-year-old football legend marked his farewell appearance by contributing a brilliant goal and an assist.
- •Messi provided an assist early in the second half to help Nicolás Otamendi score.
- •In the 71st minute, Messi successfully converted a penalty by shooting into the top-right corner.
- •The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion will no longer play for Argentina.
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In his farewell match for Argentina against Benin at Estadio Más Monumental, 39-year-old Lionel Messi scored a goal from a penalty into the top-right corner and also provided an assist for Nicolás Otamendi.
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina as team captain wearing the blue jersey in a friendly match against Benin.
Lionel Messi is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner who successfully led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
