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The 39-year-old said an emotional farewell to the national team on Tuesday night, scoring in a friendly against Benin before making a speech that left teammates and fans in tears.

Lionel Messi became emotional during his final Argentina appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin before thanking supporters and remembering his late father, Jorge.

There was hardly a dry eye in the house as 85,000 Argentina fans gathered in Buenos Aires to express their gratitude for Lionel Messi one last time.

Lionel Messi has scooped countless prizes across his illustrious career, but what he received after his final Argentina match confused fans.

Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his emotional Argentina farewell as the team honoured his 21-year international career before a 3-0 win over Benin.

Lionel Messi's farewell celebration was marred by criticisms on social media of his apparent brutal snubbing of a Benin player keen to take a picture with the retiring superstar.

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an 'emotional day' as Lionel Messi ends his international career.

Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the 'saddest day of my career' after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin ...

Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly ...