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Leverkusen defender Medina features for Argentina in Lionel Messi’s farewell game

Facundo Medina played for Argentina in the last appearance for La Albiceleste’s iconic star.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:17 AM
Leverkusen defender Medina features for Argentina in Lionel Messi’s farewell game
Key Things to Know
  • Bayer Leverkusen defender Facundo Medina featured in Argentina's 3-0 win during Lionel Messi's farewell match.
  • Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in Buenos Aires with Messi contributing a goal and two assists.
  • Medina came on as a substitute replacing Nicolas Otamendi five minutes after the opening goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayer Leverkusen defender Facundo Medina featured as a substitute in Lionel Messi's farewell international match, where Argentina secured a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires. Medina came on to replace Nicolas Otamendi shortly after Argentina's opening goal in the second half of the friendly.

Messi concluded his international career with a standout performance, assisting goals for Otamendi and Nico Paz before scoring a penalty. Medina's Leverkusen teammate Ezequiel Fernandez missed out on the matchday squad, while Benin played without injured Augsburg forward Steve Mounie.

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