Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance
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What happened
Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance -- and most only had eyes for the Argentinian superstar.The younger fans were also delighted to see the TV coverage of the final international appearance of a player who has lit up the football world for two decades.
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