# Messi turns Argentina farewell into gala performance

https://mins.news/en/item/89124

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-07 05:12 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4ARMhkl

> Lionel Messi made his official farewell to Argentina a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in an international friendly.

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