Messi's Emotional Farewell Ends with Goal, 2 Assists as Argentina Beats Benin 3-0

Lionel Messi's emotional farewell for Argentina concluded with a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Monumental stadium. After an extraordinary pre-match tribute, Messi assisted Nicolás Otamendi's opening goal and Nico Paz's curling finish before converting a penalty himself.

Messi came close to adding another goal late in the match, striking the post before sending a final free-kick over the bar. The Argentine team and fans celebrated a memorable night marking the end of an era for one of football's greatest players.