Messi scores and provides two assists in his final match with Argentina

Lionel Messi played his last match with Argentina on Tuesday, a 3-0 win against Benin, according to Placar. The number 10 scored from a penalty and provided two assists.

Lionel Messi, joueur de football

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Lionel Messi said goodbye to the Argentine national team on Tuesday evening, during a 3-0 win against Benin at the Monumental de Núñez in Buenos Aires, according to Placar and Terra. According to Gazeta Esportiva, Argentina was playing its third and final friendly of this international break.

The Argentine captain opened the scoring from the penalty spot, then provided two assists for the other two goals, Placar reports. Terra states that it was his last match wearing the Albiceleste shirt. Gazeta Esportiva highlights that the match was played in a festive atmosphere.

Sources

  1. PlacarMessi comanda vitória da Argentina sobre Benin em sua despedida (new window)placar.com
  2. TerraMessi se despede da Argentina com vitória, gol e duas assistências diante do Benin (new window)terra.com.br
  3. Gazeta EsportivaMessi marca contra o Benin e fecha trajetória pela Argentina com festa (new window)gazetaesportiva.com