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Lionel Messi to Play Farewell Match for Argentina in Buenos Aires

The Argentine superstar will make his 208th and final international appearance against Benin, capping a decorated national team career.


Lionel Messi representing the Argentina national football team
Lionel Messi representing the Argentina national football team · Photo: Lionel Messi – Portugal vs. Argentina, 9th February 2011.jpg : Fanny Schertzer derivative work: CHUCAO · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Soccer star Lionel Messi will play his final match for the Argentina national team in Buenos Aires, bringing an end to a long and decorated international career, The Jerusalem Post and Makor Rishon reported.

According to the reports, the farewell match will be played against Benin and will mark Messi's 208th appearance for the national squad. During his international career, Messi led Argentina to a World Cup victory alongside two Copa América titles.

Further details regarding the exact date of the match and preparations for the official farewell ceremony have not yet been released.

Sources: Jerusalem Post — international, מקור ראשון

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