Messi Ends Argentina Career With Goal And Two Assists

Lionel Messi ended his Argentina international career with a goal and two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night.

Messi assisted Nicolás Otamendi for Argentina’s opening goal in the 48th minute before setting up Nico Paz for the second goal in the 61st minute.

The Inter Miami star then converted a penalty in the 71st minute to complete the 3-0 victory and was directly involved in all three of Argentina’s goals.

The match marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after a 21-year international career, with former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr in charge of Benin.