Lionel Messi farewell match: Messi’s Argentina journey ends with a goal, two assists and fans in tears | Football News

Lionel Messi farewell match Argentina vs Benin: The night Argentina fans never wanted to see has arrived, but Lionel Messi gave them plenty to celebrate in his final game for the national team. Messi scored from the penalty spot and provided two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. He set up Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Paz before finding the net himself in an emotional farewell. The occasion was billed as “The Night That No One Wants to End”, and it lived up to its name. Messi leaves Argentina after a remarkable international career that includes the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.