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Lionel Messi Farewell Match

5 Oct to 7 Oct
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Lionel Messi Farewell Match. (2026, October 9). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/57407

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On Tuesday, the 39-year-old Messi is set to bid farewell to international soccer after 21 years, 125 goals, two Copa América titles and a World Cup championship.

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Messi did not play in Argentina’s previous two friendlies during this extended three-week international break, against Burkina Faso and Bolivia, instead choosing the Benin game as his last for his country.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 7 Octwording from Evening Standard

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Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears Al Jazeera

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  1. 5 Oct

    Messi leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, including the 2022 World Cup title, two more World Cup finals (2014, 2026), two Copa América trophies (2021, 2024), an Olympic gold medal (2008), and 125 goals as the national team’s all-time leading scorer.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 6 Oct

    BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is girding itself for the once-unimaginable prospect of a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star
  3. 7 Oct

    Lionel Messi has played his final match for Argentina, scoring a penalty and setting up two other goals in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin.

    3 outlets · ABC News (Australia)

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