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Messi's Final Argentina Farewell
Lionel Messi tears up bidding farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin.
In brief
Lionel Messi tears up bidding farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin. Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a tearful farewell to Argentina fans after a 3-0 victory over Benin. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Messi's final Argentina appearance
Lionel Messi delivered a speech to spectators after his final Argentina appearance.
3-0 victory over Benin
Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Benin in a final appearance for Messi.
21st international goal
Messi scored his 126th international goal in front of 85,000 supporters.
Tearful farewell
Messi wiped away tears as he made his final appearance for Argentina.
Monumental Stadium tribute
A minute-long ovation paused the match in the 10th minute for Messi's farewell.
Honorary doctorate
The University of Buenos Aires awarded Messi an honorary doctorate before the match.
World Cup final defeat
Messi exited in tears after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in New Jersey.
What it means
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a tearful farewell to Argentina fans after a 3-0 victory over Benin.
