# Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina

https://mins.news/en/item/88992

- DW, 2026-10-07 02:35 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/football-lionel-messi-plays-final-game-for-argentina/a-79570608?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Lionel Messi made his final appearance for Argentina in Buenos Aires, scoring the last of his 126 international goals as the team beat Benin 3-0 in a friendly. The 39-year-old also set up two goals before converting a penalty in the 71st minute. In an emotional farewell, he said leaving the shirt would be deeply painful, as fans honoured him with a drone display.

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