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Lionel Messi confirmed his decision to end his international career after 21 years, a day after leading Argentina to a 3–0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old player thanked his family, team-mates, coaches and clubs, and remembered Diego Maradona, saying he had already begun to miss wearing the national shirt.
Lionel Messi ended his Argentina career by leading the team to a 3-0 win over Benin at the Monumental, scoring his 126th international goal and creating the other two. His 208th international appearance featured a farewell ceremony involving his family, team-mates and supporters, after more than 21 years in the national shirt.
Lionel Scaloni said he pushed for Lionel Messi’s farewell match to be held during the current period, fearing he might no longer be Argentina’s coach later. Messi is set to appear against Benin on 6 October at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, weeks after announcing his international retirement.
