Messi retires from international football as Argentina defeat Benin in friendly match
Lionel Messi retired from international football on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), scoring a goal and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in a friendly international. Messi, playing in his record-extending 208th international, provided the assist for the opening goal scored by veteran Nicolas Otamendi, with Nico Paz also scoring. Messi’s 71st minute penalty…
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