Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin
Messi nets PK and assists twice as Argentina cruises
TL;DR
- Lionel Messi played his 21-year international career finale for Argentina against Benin.
- Argentina won the match 3-0, with Messi scoring his 126th international goal and providing an assist.
- The occasion was marked by an emotional farewell, including tributes and a minute's ovation.
- Messi received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires before the match.
- His international career includes winning the World Cup, two Copa America titles, and finishing as World Cup runners-up twice.