He made his debut for the Argentine national team, saw Messi for the first time, and gave him an unforgettable hug: the whisper in his ear that went viral
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Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year career with the Argentine national team on Tuesday in Buenos Aires, scoring a penalty in a 3-0 victory over Benin. The match, attended by 85,000 spectators, served as a farewell ceremony characterized by emotional tributes and celebrations of his 126-goal international record.
The event also marked the debut of 22-year-old forward Santiago Castro, who gained social media attention for an emotional interaction with Messi during the match. Conversely, the visiting Benin team expressed frustration regarding the post-match experience, with coach Gernot Rohr stating that his players were unable to exchange jerseys or receive mementos from the Argentine squad.
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InfobaeFocuses on personal player anecdotes and international team grievances
Diario LibreEmphasizes statistical achievements and the scale of the farewell event
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