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Lionel Messi says goodbye to Argentina: how many goals did he score against the Mexican National Team

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Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year career with the Argentine national team on Tuesday, October 7, in a farewell match held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Argentina secured a 3-0 victory against Benin, with Messi contributing a goal via a penalty kick in the 70th minute, alongside two assists. The event drew an attendance of 85,000 spectators and featured various tributes and emotional ceremonies marking the end of his tenure with the squad.

This final appearance marks the conclusion of a historic tenure for the player, who retires from international duty with a total of 126 goals for Argentina. The match served as a celebratory closing chapter for his career with the national team, characterized by significant fan support and formal recognition of his contributions to the sport.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Infobae (AR) Focuses on historical statistics regarding the Mexican national team
Diario Libre (DO) Emphasizes emotional narrative, career legacy, and total goal count
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR ↗
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