Lionel Messi will say goodbye to the Argentina national team on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in what promises to be an emotional night in Buenos Aires.

Messi will play his final match for the Argentine national team on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires, capping an incredible international career that includes a World Cup title and two Copa America crowns

On Tuesday night, Lionel Messi officially closed the most important chapter of his international career with Argentina. In his 208th and final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey, the captain led his team to a 3-0 victory against Benin at the Monumental Stadium,

Lionel Messi couldn't say farewell to the Argentina national team without a goal. In his final international match, the Argentina legend scored from the penalty spot in the 71st minute against Benin on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Messi's goal made it 3-0 on the night, and ignited the sold-out crowd at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

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For years, Argentines had debated when and how Messi should leave the international stage. His Aug. 31 announcement that he’d be retiring from the national team, weeks after Argentina’s loss to Spain in the World Cup final, prompted an outpouring of gratitude and grief even as he’ll continue to light up Major League Soccer with Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi marked his 208th and final game for Argentina with his 126th goal as his country bid an emotional farewell to the global icon.

Lionel Messi assisted and scored in his final Argentina appearance, a 3-0 friendly win over Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental before a sold-out crowd.

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