Lionel Messi ends his Argentina international career with a goal as the team beats Benin 3-0 in Buenos Aires. The match is described as an emotional night for the forward, who also uses it as a formal farewell from international football.
Across the outlets, Messi’s comments are highlighted, with all sources quoting him saying playing for Argentina is “the most wonderful thing that can happen to you.” The reports agree on the setting and outcome: a 3-0 victory in Buenos Aires and a goal that marks the end of his time with the national team. While the phrasing and emphasis vary slightly between outlets, the core points remain consistent—this match is presented as the moment Messi calls time on his Argentina career.
None of the sources provide contrasting details about the match itself or his decision. The coverage focuses primarily on the farewell and the emotional tone of the occasion, rather than on broader debate or competing interpretations of his retirement timing.
