Argentina national team's captain Lionel Messi has played his last game with the squad. Sport24.az reports that the 39‑year‑old footballer's farewell match took place in Buenos Aires at the "Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti" stadium against the Benin national team.
Argentina won against the opponent 3‑0. Messi precisely executed a penalty in the 71st minute and provided two assists.
Messi's national team career ended with 208 matches, 126 goals and 70 productive assists.
It should be noted that Neftçi's midfielder Sessi Almayda selected the Benin squad for this match as captain and presented gifts to Messi before the match.