Sport Oct 7, 2026 Updated Oct 7, 2026
Messi scores 126th goal in final Argentina match vs Benin
- Lionel Messi played his 208th and final match for the Argentine national team in a 3-0 victory over Benin, scoring a penalty in the second half.
- Messi scored his 126th goal for Argentina and provided two assists in the match, which he played the full 90 minutes.
- Messi announced his retirement from the national team in August 2026, following Argentina's loss in a final to Spain, and expressed sadness about ending his international career.
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Beta Oct 7, 2026
Mesi se oprostio od dresa Argentine
- Lionel Messi played his 208th and final match for Argentina, scoring a penalty in the second half to reach 126 goals for the national team.
- Messi announced his retirement from the national team in August, stating it was "time" to do so, and he expressed deep pride in wearing the jersey for over 20 years.
- Messi received a standing ovation from teammates, staff, and fans, and he said he would continue to support the team as a fan, acknowledging the difficult challenges ahead.
Nedeljnik Oct 7, 2026
Mesi se oprostio od dresa Argentine
- Lionel Mesi je završio karijeru u argentinskoj reprezentaciji sa golom i dvema asistencijama u prijateljskoj utakmici protiv Benina.
- Mesi je odigrao 90 minuta, izrazio žalost zbog prelaska u zemljinu reprezentaciju i izjavio da je nositi dres reprezentacije najlepša stvar.
- Njegovi saigrači i navijači su ga ispratili stajaćim ovacijama, dok je Mesi bio vidno dirnut tokom izvođenja nacionalne himne.
Politika Oct 7, 2026
Сузе, овације и гол за крај: Меси се опростио од Аргентине - Politika
- Lionel Messi scored a penalty and provided two assists in his final match for Argentina against Benin.
- Messi announced his retirement from the national team in August, citing it was "time" to do so after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.
- Messi received a standing ovation from fans and teammates during his farewell match, which was marked by celebrations and emotional moments.
Danas Oct 7, 2026
Suze, prekid u desetom minutu i duel za pamćenje: Gol i dve asisistencije Mesija u poslednjem meču za Argentinu
- Lionel Messi played his final match for the Argentine national team, scoring a goal and providing two assists in a 3-0 victory over Benin.
- The match was dedicated to Messi, with a large jersey bearing the number 10 and the message "Gracias" (Thank you) displayed at the stadium.
- The game was paused in the 10th minute for the crowd to honor Messi, and he later thanked the fans, calling it a great honor to wear the national team's jersey.
Telegraf Oct 7, 2026
Da se naježiš! Ceo stadion je plakao tokom Mesijevog oproštajnog govora: "Ne želim da napustim teren..."
- Lionel Messi said he does not want to leave the field during his farewell speech at the stadium.
- Messi thanked the fans and his teammates, saying he played 20 years for the Argentine national team.
- Messi said he will always be proud to be an Argentine and that he loves the fans.
