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Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina After Illustrious Career
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:23
Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina After Illustrious Career
- •Lionel Messi played his final international match for Argentina at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, leading his team to a 3-0 victory over Benin.
- •The 39-year-old superstar concluded his 21-year international career by contributing two assists and scoring his 126th goal from a penalty.
- •A crowd of 85,000 fans, along with Messi's family, witnessed the emotional farewell event dubbed The Last Tango.
- •The celebration featured a giant Argentina jersey with the number 10, a minute-long ovation in the 10th minute, fireworks, and a spectacular drone show.
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At 39 years old, Lionel Messi concluded his international career by delivering two assists and scoring his 126th international goal from a penalty spot in the 71st minute, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory against Benin.
Lionel Messi's final match for the national team took place at the packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires in front of 85,000 roaring supporters.
The farewell celebration featured a giant Argentina jersey bearing “Gracias” spread across the pitch, a minute-long ovation on the 10th minute, and a spectacular drone show projecting Messi's image into the night sky.
