Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Messi Fights Back Tears During Argentina Farewell Match
Lionel Messi played what the article called his last match for Argentina.
Before the game, he sang his country’s national anthem.
He became teary, and his children were with him.
Argentina played a friendly match against Benin in Buenos Aires.
Fans in the stadium shared the emotional moment.
Messi had played for Argentina for more than 20 years.
The article says he won several major trophies with the team.
His farewell marked the end of a long chapter in his football career.
Lionel Messi became emotional while singing Argentina’s national anthem before a farewell friendly against Benin.
The match took place at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, October 6.
Messi’s children joined him as singer Fabio Santana performed the anthem.
The article describes the match as Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after more than two decades with the national team.
It says Messi won the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, the Finalissima in 2022, and the World Cup in Qatar.
- Who
- Lionel Messi and Argentina’s national team; Argentina played Benin.
- What
- Messi became emotional during the national anthem before a match described as his international farewell.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires.
- Why
- The match was described as Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after he announced his international retirement.
- Match
- Argentina against Benin, described as a farewell friendly
- Venue
- Monumental Stadium
- Location
- Buenos Aires
- Date
- Tuesday, October 6; year not specified
- International career
- More than two decades, according to the article
- Titles cited
- Copa América (2021 and 2024), Finalissima (2022), and World Cup in Qatar