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Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell

Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell

Summary

Lionel Messi played his last game for Argentina in a friendly match against Benin, ending a 21-year career with the national team. About 85,000 fans attended the stadium in Buenos Aires to say goodbye to the football star.

Key Facts

  • Lionel Messi’s final game for Argentina was a friendly match against Benin.
  • His international career lasted 21 years.
  • Messi was the captain of Argentina’s World Cup-winning team.
  • He is widely considered one of the greatest football players ever.
  • Around 85,000 people came to the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires for his farewell.
  • The match marked the end of Messi’s long and successful time playing for his country.
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