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Argentina vs Benin: live result of Messi's last match for the national team

Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, and the tributes arrived before kickoff: Neymar posted that the world, not just Argentina, owes him gratitude, while Argentina's homage folded in a fresh claim over the Malvinas. Messi wept on the way to the stadium and again on the pitch, and the photos circulated worldwide within minutes. The match aired overnight on Italian television, closing a 20-year international career that included a 2022 World Cup title.

Source: Argentina vs Benin: live result of Messi's last match for the national team — Sky Sport

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