Lionel Messi Concludes International Career with Goal and Two Assists Against Benin

Lionel Messi concluded his international career with a 3-0 win against Benin in Buenos Aires, where he scored one goal and provided two assists. This match marked his final appearance for Argentina, bringing his total to 208 senior caps and 126 goals, both records for the national team.

During the match, Messi assisted Nicolas Otamendi for the first goal and Nico Paz for the second. He later converted a penalty kick to secure his own goal. Messi's international career spanned 21 years, during which he won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa Americas.

Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, expressed gratitude for having coached Messi, acknowledging the emotional weight of his departure and the legacy he leaves behind.