Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina, a 3-0 victory over Benin. A full tribute was paid to him before and after the match.
Lionel Messi's final appearance for Argentina was a deeply emotional occasion. However, some fans decided to express their sentiments in an unconventional manner. Outside the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, supporters were seen with a live goat dressed in Argentina's team colors. This was a clear statement: for millions of fans, Messi is the GOAT – the Greatest Of All Time. On the night of his farewell match against Benin, some Argentina supporters took the debate about who is the best of all time quite literally.
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