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Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with goal and emotional Buenos Aires farewell

Messi's final Argentina appearance closed a 21-year international career, with a goal, two assists and tributes that continued after the celebrations in Buenos Aires.

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

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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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