# Argentina bids farewell to Lionel Messi after 3-0 win over Benin

https://mins.news/en/item/89108

- euronews, 2026-10-07 04:46 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/argentina-waves-football-great-lionel-messi-off-after-3-0-win-over-benin-in-final-internat

> Football icon Lionel Messi made an emotional farewell to international duty in Buenos Aires after leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Benin. In his final appearance for the white and blue shirt, he scored once and supplied two assists.

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