“A Fitting Send-Off” — Lionel Messi Delivers Masterclass Goal and Two Assists as Argentina Defeat Benin 3-0

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his legendary international career in vintage fashion on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, scoring a goal and providing two assists to lead world champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Playing in front of over 85,000 passionate supporters chanting his name, the 39-year-old captain delivered a masterclass performance in his final match in the famous albiceleste shirt, ending an extraordinary 21-year international journey with 126 goals, a World Cup trophy, and two Copa América titles.

In front of more than 85,000 supporters, Messi delivered one final masterclass in the famous blue and white shirt before saying goodbye to the Argentina national team... As chants of 'Messi, Messi!' echoed, the captain signed off in fitting fashion.

Following the final whistle, teammates and opponents gathered around the captain as emotional tributes played across the stadium screens, marking the end of one of the most decorated eras in international football history.
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