SportsLionel Messi retires from Argentina after emotional farewell
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with Argentina by scoring once and assisting twice in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin. The 39-year-old's final match at a packed Monumental stadium was a national celebration, with landmarks lit in Argentina's colors and fireworks. Messi expressed deep emotions, mentioning his late father and pride in representing Argentina for over two decades.
Deccan Herald··Buenos Aires



