Watch: Messi scores for Argentina in final international game
Lionel Messi played his final international match for Argentina, scoring a goal in a 3-0 victory against Benin. The match served as a celebratory farewell for the legendary captain in Buenos Aires.
Why it matters
Messi is widely considered one of the greatest athletes in history, and his retirement from international play marks the end of a significant era in global sports.
Lionel Messi couldn't say farewell to the Argentina national team without a goal.
In his final international match, the Argentina legend scored from the penalty spot in the 71st minute against Benin on Tuesday, Oct. 6 .
Messi's goal made it 3-0 on the night, and ignited the sold-out crowd at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Argentina went up 2-0 with second-half goals from Nicolás Otamendi and Nico Paz, both of which were assisted by Messi.
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