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The Last Tango: Lionel Messi has retired International football, Argentina vs Benin was the last game of his historic 21 year old international career.
Lionel Messi called his retirement from international football the "saddest day of my career" after playing his final game for Argentina on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. News Source: https://www.theguardian.com/international In his final game at the Estadio Monumental, the 39-year-old legend Lionel Messi gave a classic performance, assisting two goals and scoring a penalty in a 3-0 victory over Benin. A sobbing Messi thanked the 85,000 spectators after magnificent post-match drone show and fireworks tribute. With 208 games and 126 international goals, he is the ultimate legend as he departs Albiceleste. Messi addressed the stadium's more than 80,000 fans, “It was a huge source of pride for me to defend this jersey for more than 20 years.” Further he added, “Even in the worst moments we went through and that I had, I never stopped fighting, never stopped being here, not coming anymore is going to be deeply painful. I swear I’d like to play for the rest of my life, because playing for the Argentina national team is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you.” Messi wiped away emotions as hundreds of people lined the route as the team bus with his n...
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