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Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with emotional farewell against Benin

Messi scored in Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin, closing a 21-year international career as tributes and politically charged banners accompanied his farewell in Buenos Aires.

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Messi's final Argentina appearance ends in victory over Benin

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Falkland Islands banners reported at the farewell match

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Scaloni describes emotional farewell to Argentina's departing star

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Cotonou supporters acclaim Messi's last match against Benin

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  1. Messi's international retirement: His final goal, farewell speech, tears
    ESPN FC
  2. Sa première sélection, son premier but, les titres et les déceptions... Lionel Messi, 21 ans d'émotions sous le maillot de l'Argentine
    Franceinfo
  3. À Cotonou aussi, on a acclamé la dernière de Lionel Messi : « On se souviendra toujours que c'est contre le Bénin qu'il a pris sa retraite internationale »
    L'Équipe
  4. Argentijnse en Spaanse media eren Messi na afscheid: 'Kan nog twintig jaar mee'
    nu.nl
  5. Football latest: Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell and Cristiano Ronaldo rules out retirement
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