The 39-year-old ends his international career with 208 caps, 126 goals, and a World Cup medal - he is the only player to start in three World Cup finals
Lionel Messi scored a penalty in his final international match for Argentina during a farewell friendly against Benin. The 39-year-old struck a 70th-minute penalty into the roof of the net to complete a 3-0 victory, concluding his international career with 126 goals in 208 caps.
Argentina took the lead shortly after halftime through departing defender Nicolas Otamendi before Nico Paz doubled the advantage in the 61st minute. Messi, who announced his international retirement following the World Cup final, bid an emotional farewell to the crowd at full-time.
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