Lionel Messi says goodbye to the Argentina National Team
Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Benin marked 39-year-old Lionel Messi's final match for the national team.
Argentina's 3-0 friendly victory over Benin marked the final match of 39-year-old Lionel Messi wearing the national team jersey, with the star footballer concluding his career with this fixture.
The Benin Match and Match Details
Argentina's 3-0 friendly victory over Benin marked the 39-year-old footballer's final match wearing the national team jersey.
Messi delivered a performance of 1 goal and 2 assists in his final international match, becoming one of the key figures who secured the victory.
Special Farewell at Monumental Stadium
In the 10th minute of the match, play was stopped to organize a special tribute for Messi, who received tremendous support from the stands.
Messi concluded his international career at Monumental Stadium, where he played 29 matches in the Argentina shirt without ever suffering a defeat.
Emotional Speech
Speaking in the middle of the pitch after the match, Messi stated that he felt the pride of wearing this jersey for more than 20 years.
National Team Statistics
Having appeared in 208 matches for Argentina, Lionel Messi completed his international career with 126 goals and 69 assists.