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Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts next to Marcel Souke Dandjinou of Benin during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina and his children,Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi and Ciro Messi line up on the pitch prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: A drone show form the jersey of Lionel Messi of Argentina after the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Lionel Messi during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Fans display a flag of Lionel Messi prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Rodolfo Aloko of Benin greets Lionel Messi of Argentina during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts after the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: A drone show form the image of Lionel Messi of Argentina after the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Antonela Roccuzzo, Lionel Messi's wife, waves to fans alongside her children prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina and his children,Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi and Ciro Messi line up on the pitch prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: A drone show form the jersey of Lionel Messi of Argentina after the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Fans of Argentina hold a cutouts of Lionel Messi prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Fans of Argentina display a flag of Lionel Messi and Diego Armando Maradona prior to the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi's final game with Argentina — Messi's final game with Argentina BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi — Lionel Messi BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi — Lionel Messi BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images) (Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

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