# Messi farewell match updates

> Argentina celebrates Messi's legacy as farewell match against Benin begins.
- Title: Messi farewell match updates · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Argentina celebrates Messi's legacy as farewell match against Benin begins. Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride.
- Keywords: lionel messi, argentina, benin, football, farewell match, messi farewell, sports, Messi, farewell, match, updates, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/live/2026/oct/06/lionel-messi-farewell-match-live-updates-analysis-argentina-benin
- Published: 2026-10-06T22:00:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lionel messi, argentina, benin, football, farewell match, messi farewell, sports
## Messi's career milestones
Lionel Messi's international career is a statistician's dream, especially in the past two World Cup cycles.

> completed football
## Statistical analysis
Ryan Benson argues Messi has completed football, a claim hard to disagree with.
## Argentina's celebration
Argentina celebrates what they achieved with Messi, knowing it may not be as good again.
## Historical context
Argentina won the lottery once with Maradona and will likely take time to strike gold a third time.
## Long-term legacy
Messi provided Argentina with memories to last a lifetime, ensuring their legacy endures.
## Key takeaway

Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride.