Lionel Messi brought his remarkable international career with Argentina to an emotional end on Tuesday night as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in a farewell match at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires
In front of thousands of fans, Messi delivered a memorable final performance, providing two assists before scoring from the penalty spot in the 71st minute. Nicolás Otamendi and Nicolás Paz scored Argentina’s other goal’s
The match marked Messi’s 208th and final appearance for Argentina after 21 years with the national team. He leaves as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer with 126 goals and won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América titles during his international career.
The Monumental was filled with tributes as fans celebrated the 39-year-old captain and his extraordinary contribution to Argentine football.
Messi later addressed the crowd in an emotional farewell, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest international careers in football history. He is expected to continue his club career with Inter Miami.
