Lionel Messi's Argentina career ends with a goal in a 3-0 win over Benin
Summary
Lionel Messi, 39, played a final match for Argentina, a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, and ended an international career with a goal in a 3-0 win. The country's all-time top scorer was involved in all three goals, with a penalty and two assists, and leaves with a World Cup medal and 126 goals in 208 caps. Messi described playing for Argentina as 'the most wonderful thing that can happen to you'.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 7 October
In a final match for Argentina, Lionel Messi scored in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires and was involved in all three goals, with a penalty and two assists.
Tuesday 6 October
Lionel Messi, 39, was set to play a final match for Argentina, a friendly against Benin.
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