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Messi Bids Argentina Farewell With 3-0 Win Over Benin
Argentina played Benin in a match to celebrate Lionel Messi’s time with the national team.
Argentina won 3-0.
Messi helped set up two goals and scored another from a penalty kick.
The crowd cheered loudly and gave him a standing ovation.
Messi said he was proud to have worn Argentina’s shirt for more than 20 years.
He said he would keep supporting the team, even though he would no longer play for it.
His Argentina career included a World Cup win and two Copa América titles.
Before the match, he also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires.
Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in Lionel Messi’s farewell match at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium.
Messi scored a penalty and assisted goals by Nicolás Otamendi and Nicolás Paz.
The 85,000 fans gave Messi a standing ovation during a ceremony honoring his international career.
Messi said he had played for Argentina for more than 20 years and would support the team going forward.
The article says Messi’s Argentina career included 208 matches, 126 goals, a 2022 World Cup victory and two Copa América titles.
- Who
- Lionel Messi and Argentina played Benin.
- What
- Argentina won 3-0 in a match presented as Messi’s farewell to the national team.
- Where
- Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- When
- Tuesday; the article also says Messi announced on Aug. 31 that his time with Argentina was ending.
- Why
- The match marked Messi’s farewell from Argentina’s national team after a career spanning more than 20 years.
Key facts
- Result
- Argentina 3, Benin 0
- Venue
- Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires
- Attendance
- 85,000
- Messi’s match tally
- The article identifies it as his 208th match for Argentina.
- Argentina goals
- Nicolás Otamendi scored in the 48th minute, Nicolás Paz in the 61st, and Messi scored a penalty ten minutes later.
- Career achievements cited
- 126 goals for Argentina, a 2022 World Cup title and two Copa América titles.
- Before the farewell
- Messi received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires.
Quotes
Lionel Messi
Argentine footballer speaking at his farewell match
“It was a source of great pride to wear this jersey for over 20 years. I never stopped fighting, never stopped giving my all. I would love to keep coming back forever, because playing for the Argentine national team is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you.”
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“I’m going to miss you all. Now I’ll be on your side, supporting the national team and the guys who come next. When we’re united, we’re stronger than anyone and can overcome anything. Tough times lie ahead, because what this group achieved won’t be easy to repeat.”
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