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Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin on Tuesday, October 4, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, marking the end of an era. The 39-year-old superstar, who has been with Argentina since 2005 and is the country's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals, will bid farewell to fans during this emotionally charged game expected to draw around 85,000 spectators.

Messi’s legacy includes a World Cup title in 2022, two Copa América triumphs (in 2021 and 2024), an Olympic gold medal from 2008, and numerous other accolades. His final match features a special commemorative shirt designed to honor his GOAT status, incorporating the Sun of May symbol, Messi's personal logo, and golden details on the crest and numbers.

The game will also serve as a transition point for Argentina’s national team, with coach Lionel Scaloni highlighting the importance of letting new players take center stage. The match in Buenos Aires starts at 8 PM local time (1 AM BST) and can be watched in the UK on Premier Sports 2 starting from midnight.

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Al Jazeera

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“Both articles describe Lionel Messi's final game for Argentina, including Scaloni's emotional farewell and Messi scoring in a 3-0 victory over Benin on the same date.”

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“Article A announces Messi's farewell match against Benin, while Article B reports on Messi scoring in his farewell match, which is a different but related occurrence.”

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Toronto Star

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“Both articles discuss Lionel Messi's final match for Argentina on October 5, 2026, against Benin in Buenos Aires.”

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BBC News

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“Both articles describe Lionel Messi's last match for Argentina, which is confirmed to be an emotional farewell game against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires.”

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Toronto Star

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“Both articles describe Lionel Messi's final national team match against Benin on October 6, 2026.”

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The Guardian

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“Article A is pre-match coverage, while Article B reports on Messi scoring in an emotional farewell match.”

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Al Jazeera

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“Article A describes fans gathering before Messi's final match, while Article B reports on Messi scoring in his farewell game, indicating two distinct parts of the same broader event but not the exact same specific moment.”

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“Both articles describe Lionel Messi's final match for Argentina, with him scoring a penalty in a 3-0 win against Benin at Monumental Stadium on October 7, 2026.”

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New York Post

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“Both articles describe Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina against Benin on October 7, 2026, with Messi scoring and assisting in a significant victory.”

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Toronto Star

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“Both articles describe Lionel Messi's final international match for Argentina, where he scored and assisted in a 3-0 win over Benin at Monumental Stadium on October 7, 2026.”

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