“Lionel Messi Ends 21-Year Argentina Career with 3-0 Win Over Benin, 126th Goal in Emotiona” — what this page in the network covers. Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell to international football on Tuesday, playing his final match for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Benin at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental. The 39-year-old superstar, widely considered the greatest player in history, capped his 21-year national team career with a penalty kick and two assists, bringing his record tally to 126 international goals in front of 85,000 adoring fans. The match was paused in the 10th minute for a round of applause, honoring Messi's iconic number 10 jersey.
The victory sent Argentina off on a high note as they prepare for future tournaments without their captain. Messi's departure marks the end of an era that included a World Cup title, a Copa América triumph, and countless magical moments that cemented his legacy as a football icon. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.