'If he wants to score, he'll have to work for it!' - Marcel Dandjinou refuses to grant Lionel Messi easy goals in final international match
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Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou has vowed to play competitively against Lionel Messi in the Argentine legend's final home international match. Despite the celebratory nature of the event, Dandjinou insists he will not grant Messi any easy goals.
Why it matters
Highlights the tension between honoring a sports icon's career and maintaining the integrity of professional competition.
Lionel Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell in front of his home supporters as Argentina take on Benin at the Estadio Monumental. However, the visitors have no intention of playing the role of generous guests during the legendary forward's final appearance on Argentine soil.
As the footballing world prepares to bid farewell to Messi in his final home match for the Albiceleste - following the legend's decision to retire from international football with 125 goals in 207 caps - Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou has made it clear that his side will not be providing any handouts.
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