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Messi farewell match updates
Argentina celebrates Messi's legacy as farewell match against Benin begins.
In brief
Argentina celebrates Messi's legacy as farewell match against Benin begins. Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride. Originally reported by the Guardian.
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.
At a glance
Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride.
