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Lionel Messi Argentina international retirement 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 08
OCT 08 · Day 1
Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell celebrated in Buenos Aires
The friendly match between Argentina and Benin was played in front of 85,000 fans at the Monumental Stadium.
Lionel Messi is 39 years old.
Argentina won the friendly match against Benin 3-0, with Messi scoring the final goal and providing assists for the other two.