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Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with emotional farewell in Buenos Aires

Messi's final Argentina appearance closed a 21-year international career, but his return to Inter Miami makes clear that this farewell was not retirement from football.

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Chapters · 3

  1. 1Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with emotional farewell against Benin
  2. 2Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with goal and emotional Buenos Aires farewell
  3. 3Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with emotional farewell in Buenos Aires

Key moments · 13

Messi ends Argentina career with goal and two assists

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Fireworks and drones accompany Messi's final Argentina appearance

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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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India Today reports Ronaldo's tribute to Messi

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Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell

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L'Équipe contrasts Messi and Ronaldo's international paths

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Ronaldo honors Messi's lasting place in football history

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FIFA rules prevent Argentina retiring Messi's number 10

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Inter Miami coach urges fans to enjoy Messi

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Messi set for Inter Miami return against DC United

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5 articles

  1. Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC United
    Al Jazeera
  2. Tras su despedida con la selección argentina, Lionel Messi volverá a jugar con Inter Miami por la MLS: hora, TV y formaciones
    Infobae
  3. Lionel Messi en Inter Miami: su rol, las razones para seguir y cómo imaginan su futuro
    La Nacion
  4. El llanto de Enzo y el final de algo hermoso
    Perfil.com
  5. El futuro de Messi: lejos de la Selección, cerca de la pelota
    Perfil.com

3 articles

  1. Miami coach urges MLS fans to enjoy Messi after Argentina adiós
    ESPN FC
  2. Argentina não poderá aposentar camisa 10 após despedida de Messi; entenda
    CNN Brasil
  3. Messi recebe convite para disputar a Libertadores após deixar a Argentina
    Notícias ao Minuto

13 articles

  1. La despedida de Messi: la productora explicó las fallas del homenaje y apuntó contra River
    La Nacion
  2. VÍDEO: juiz pede autorização a Messi para encerrar despedida pela Argentina
    CNN Brasil
  3. “Ya extraño vestir la celeste y blanca”: Lionel Messi y su emotiva carta de despedida de la selección Argentina
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  4. Locura por la última camiseta de Messi
    Marca
  5. Lionel Messi’s Argentina Farewell: World Cup, Copa América Titles and Major Records
    Adda247 Current Affairs

32 articles

  1. « Le maillot argentin me manque déjà » : les mots émouvants de Lionel Messi après avoir pris sa retraite internationale
    L'Équipe
  2. Messi eert Maradona na afscheid Argentinië, Ronaldo reageert met 'dikke knuffel'
    nu.nl
  3. Lionel Messi deelt emotioneel bericht met zijn fans na afscheid bij Argentinië, Cristiano Ronaldo reageert
    Telegraaf
  4. Argentina, Messi: "Già mi manca la Nazionale, ma ho preso la decisione giusta"
    Adnkronos - ultimoratop
  5. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: Two icons, a glorious farewell & an acrimonious ending
    BBC - Home