Messi plays Tuesday his last match with Argentina against Benin

Lionel Messi plays Tuesday his last match with the Argentina national team, a tribute friendly against Benin at the Monumental stadium. The 39-year-old player, who announced his international retirement one month and six days ago, according to RTP Desporto, leads the Albiceleste concentration for this match organised by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), reports Europa Press.

A much-awaited last appearance

On Saturday 4 October, Messi posted on social media a series of photos showing his arrival at the national team gathering, reports Metrópoles. This gala match must mark the beginning of a new era for the South American champions, highlights Gazeta Esportiva.

A unanimous tribute

Before this match, former Uruguayan defender Diego Godín paid tribute to Lionel Messi, reports So Foot. The media highlight the importance of this exit for the player, who has achieved all his dreams of a "pibe", according to the expression taken up by RTP Desporto.

A page that turns

This friendly against Benin constitutes Messi's last appearance in the Argentina colours. The forward, who announced his international retirement last month, thus concludes his international career, specifies Gazeta Esportiva. The match takes place at the Monumental stadium.