From Buenos Aires Times · Tomás Viola, AFP · · 1m 10s
Messi's Final Farewell in Argentina
Lionel Messi ends his Argentina career with a farewell match against Benin.
In brief
Lionel Messi ends his Argentina career with a farewell match against Benin. Lionel Messi concludes his international career with a 7-0 victory over Burkina Faso before a farewell friendly against Benin. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Messi's farewell match
Lionel Messi will play his final international game against Benin on Tuesday at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
39-year-old Messi steps down
Messi, 39, will hand over the captain's armband after 207 games and 125 goals, his record for Argentina.
Record-breaking career
Messi holds Argentina's record for most appearances and goals with 125 goals in 207 games and 68 assists.
World Cup final loss
Messi exited in tears after Argentina lost the 2022 World Cup final to Spain in New Jersey two and a half months ago.
Messi's retirement statement
Messi wrote he has nothing left to give and that younger players deserve their chance.
“I gave it my all; I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are great young players coming up who deserve their chance”
New captain Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero will inherit Messi's captaincy after the match, following his 2022 World Cup success.
Argentina's 7-0 victory
Argentina defeated Burkina Faso 7-0 with goals from Franco Mastantuono and Gianluca Prestianni.
The main idea
Lionel Messi concludes his international career with a 7-0 victory over Burkina Faso before a farewell friendly against Benin.
