Messi Says Gracias After Argentina Farewell Win Over Benin

Argentina played Benin at the Monumental and won 3-0.

The match was presented as Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina.

Before it began, fans honored him with a giant number 10 shirt that said “Gracias,” meaning “Thank you.”

Messi walked out with his three sons and became emotional during the national anthem.

Nicolás Otamendi scored first after Messi sent in a free-kick.

Nico Paz scored Argentina’s second goal.

Messi then scored from a penalty kick in the 69th minute.

He tried for more goals, but his later shots did not go in.

After the final whistle, the crowd celebrated and thanked him.