Messi scores on final Argentina appearance as Benin brushed aside
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What happened
Lionel Messi enjoyed a fairy tale farewell as he scored on his last appearance for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, who announced his retirement from international football after defeat in the World Cup final, was invited to participate in the friendly to celebrate his career, with all his team-mates from Argentina's triumphant 2022 World Cup squad invited.
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