# Lionel Messi’s final Argentina match ends in triumph and tears

https://mins.news/en/video/89187

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-07 06:29 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6HtwpOAulY

> Lionel Messi concluded his Argentina career before a packed stadium in the capital. After announcing his international retirement in August, he played against Benin as fans from around the world gathered for a final chance to see the football legend in an Argentina shirt.

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