Messi Stars in Argentina Farewell With Goal, Two Assists
Lionel Messi bid farewell to Argentina's home fans in style, scoring a 71st-minute penalty and setting up two goals in a 3-0 win over Benin.
The friendly at the Monumental was billed as Messi's home farewell. A drone show lit up the Buenos Aires sky after the final whistle.
Messi now has 208 caps and 126 goals for Argentina. The 2022 World Cup winner remains the team's talisman.
Fans filled the stadium hours before kickoff, many wearing his number 10 shirt. Emotional tributes played on the big screens.
Coach and teammates praised his legacy after the match. Argentina's youngsters are now being groomed to carry the team forward.
Messi has not confirmed when he will retire from international football, but the night felt like the end of an era for Argentine fans.
The friendly was arranged as a celebration of his international career. Argentina used the game to test younger players alongside their captain.
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