Lionel Messi Farewell Match
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.Reported by 3 of 9 outlets; wording from Toronto Star.
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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.
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Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
How it changed
- 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.
- 6 Oct
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina is girding itself for the once-unimaginable prospect of a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi.
- 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.
Coverage 23 articles
7 Oct Lionel Messi Scores in Emotional Argentina Farewell
NBC News
7 Oct Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans
Al Jazeera
7 Oct Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'
Dawn7 Oct Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on future plans after Argentina farewell
Evening Standard
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7 Oct Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi
Al Jazeera
7 Oct Lionel Messi's last Argentina match: Highlights as star bids farewell with penalty and two assists
Evening Standard7 Oct Lionel Messi: Every word from emotional farewell speech as Argentina stars reduced to tears
Evening Standard
7 Oct Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
Al Jazeera
7 Oct Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Al Jazeera
7 Oct Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin
Toronto Star
7 Oct Lionel Messi’s tearful Argentina sendoff fittingly comes with goal, two assists: ‘Will miss all of you’
New York Post7 Oct Lionel Messi scores final goal in emotional farewell to Argentina
ABC News (AU)
6 Oct Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match
Al Jazeera
6 Oct Lionel Messi farewell match live – updates and analysis from Argentina v Benin
The Guardian
6 Oct Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Toronto Star
6 Oct What time is Lionel Messi's last Argentina match and who are the opponents?
Evening Standard
6 Oct Lionel Messi to wear special 'GOAT' shirt for last Argentina match
Evening Standard
6 Oct Where to watch Argentina vs Benin: TV channel and live stream for Lionel Messi's last international match
Evening Standard
6 Oct Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
BBC
5 Oct Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin
Toronto Star- 5 Oct Lionel Messi to wear special Argentina shirt for final game
Evening Standard - 5 Oct When is Lionel Messi's final Argentina game and who are the opponents?
Evening Standard 
5 Oct Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin
Al Jazeera
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