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Messi Makes Farewell Match Memorable with Goal and Assists as Argentina Beats Benin 3-0
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News18•07-10-2026, 07:05
Messi Makes Farewell Match Memorable with Goal and Assists as Argentina Beats Benin 3-0
- •Lionel Messi made his farewell match memorable by scoring and assisting as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in Buenos Aires.
- •After a goalless first half, Messi provided an assist to Otamendi in the 48th minute to break the deadlock.
- •Nico Paz scored Argentina's second goal in the 60th minute, courtesy of another brilliant setup involving Messi.
- •Messi sealed the victory by successfully converting a penalty in the 71st minute, his final goal in the blue and white jersey.
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Lionel Messi made his final international match memorable by scoring a penalty and providing two assists, helping Argentina defeat Benin 3-0 in Buenos Aires.
In the second half, Otamendi scored off Messi's assist in the 48th minute, Nico Paz scored in the 60th minute, and Lionel Messi himself scored the third goal from a penalty spot in the 71st minute.
Lionel Messi played his final international match for Argentina against Benin at their home ground in Buenos Aires.
