Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
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Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career. The World Cup-winning captain became a national icon and one of football’s greatest players. Some 85,000 fans packed the Monumental to say goodbye.
Published On 7 Oct 2026
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