- Lionel Messi is set to play his final international match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin on Tuesday at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, an event dubbed "The Night That No One Wants to End".
- The 39-year-old announced his international retirement following Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final in July, missing out on back-to-back world titles after leading his nation to victory in Qatar in 2022.
- Messi concludes his illustrious international career as Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances, having represented his country at a record-tying six World Cups.
- During his tenure with the national side, Messi achieved monumental success by winning the 2022 World Cup alongside Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.
- Although retiring from international duty, Messi will continue playing at club level for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, with whom he recently won the Campeones Cup.
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