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Messi Weeps As Argentina Fans Gather For His Farewell
Lionel Messi was travelling to a stadium for his final game with Argentina.
Many fans gathered along the streets to see him.
They waved flags and held banners.
Messi looked at the crowds from the team bus and became emotional.
The game was against Benin in Buenos Aires.
He had played for Argentina for 21 years.
The article says he had made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals.
He had also helped Argentina win several major tournaments.
The Argentine Football Association planned a special celebration at the stadium.
Lionel Messi wiped away tears on Argentina’s team bus en route to the Monumental Stadium.
Thousands of supporters lined the streets before Argentina’s farewell match against Benin in Buenos Aires.
The article says the match was Messi’s final international appearance after a 21-year career.
He entered the match with 207 appearances, 125 goals and 68 assists for Argentina.
Messi had led Argentina to two Copa América titles, the 2022 Finalissima and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Who
- Lionel Messi and Argentina supporters.
- What
- Messi was overcome with emotion on the team bus before his reported final international appearance.
- Where
- On the route to the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- When
- Before Argentina’s farewell match against Benin; no date is stated.
- Why
- Thousands of fans had gathered to bid farewell to Messi, ending his 21-year international career.
Key facts
- Match
- Argentina vs. Benin
- Venue
- Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires
- International career
- 21 years; debut in 2005
- Argentina appearances
- 207
- Argentina goals and assists
- 125 goals and 68 assists
- Expected stadium attendance
- More than 85,000 supporters
- Titles cited
- 2021 and 2024 Copa América, 2022 Finalissima and 2022 FIFA World Cup









