Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Benin Coach Says Argentina Denied Players Messi Selfies
Argentina played Benin in Buenos Aires.
Argentina won the game 3-0.
Lionel Messi scored a goal and helped set up two others.
The match was described as his farewell game for Argentina.
Afterward, some Benin players wanted selfies with Messi and to swap shirts.
Benin coach Gernot Rohr said Argentina refused those requests.
The article does not give Argentina’s response or explain why the requests were refused.
Benin coach Gernot Rohr said Argentina players refused his team selfies with Lionel Messi.
Rohr also claimed Benin players were denied the chance to swap shirts.
The incident occurred after Argentina’s match against Benin at El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.
Argentina won 3-0, with Messi scoring once and providing two assists.
The match was described as Messi’s farewell appearance for Argentina.
- Who
- Benin coach Gernot Rohr said Benin players were denied selfies and shirt swaps with Lionel Messi.
- What
- Rohr claimed Argentina refused the players’ requests after a 3-0 match won by Argentina.
- When
- Tuesday night; no date is specified.
- Where
- El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Why
- Benin players sought selfies and shirt swaps; the reason their requests were denied is not stated.
- Result
- Argentina defeated Benin 3-0.
- Messi’s performance
- He scored a goal and provided two assists.
- Match significance
- The match was described as Messi’s farewell appearance for Argentina.
- Benin coach
- Gernot Rohr.
- Reported requests
- Benin players sought selfies with Messi and opportunities to swap shirts.
- Location
- El Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires.