The surprising response from one of Benin's key players when asked if he will mark Messi in his farewell match: "He's God"
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Lionel Messi is set to play his farewell match with the Argentine national team on Tuesday at the Estadio Monumental, where Argentina will face Benin in a tribute fixture organized by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The match marks the final chapter of the forward's career with the Albiceleste under coach Lionel Scaloni.
Ahead of the fixture, a prominent player from the Benin national team generated attention with a striking reaction when asked if he would man-mark Messi during the farewell match, praising the Argentine star by stating, "He is God."
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on the Benin player's surprising quote and the upcoming farewell match details.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Second snippet)Frames the fixture as Messi's 'final tango' and a tribute organized by the AFA.
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