Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina National Team with Benin match
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi concluded his national team career with the match against Benin played at the Monumental Stadium.
One of world football's major figures, Lionel Messi, bid a grand farewell to the Argentina National Team with the Benin match watched by 85,000 people.
Farewell Night at the Monumental Stadium
The Argentina National Team faced Benin in front of a packed crowd at the 85,000-capacity Monumental Stadium.
This match went down in records as the final encounter in which living football legend Lionel Messi stepped onto the pitch wearing the national jersey.
Key Moments of the Match and Goals
Staying on the pitch throughout the match and completing the 90 minutes, Lionel Messi scored the goal that brought the score to 3-0 from a penalty in the 71st minute of the encounter.
Argentina's other goals were netted by Otamendi in the 48th minute and Paz in the 61st minute.
Emotional Farewell Speech
Addressing the fans gathered in the stadium after the match, the star footballer experienced emotional moments.
In his speech, Messi expressed that he was leaving the national team with gratitude, pride, and peace.
Congratulatory Message from Teammate
Messi's Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez shared a special video before the match to celebrate the legendary footballer.