Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team

Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international football career on Tuesday during a match in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old, widely considered the greatest player in the sport's history, made his final appearance for Argentina in a victory against Benin that ended 3-0. Messi contributed to the win with a goal and multiple assists.

The event served as a formal farewell to his national fanbase, characterized by emotional scenes as the veteran player exited the international stage. The match marked the end of a long-standing tenure for the former world champion, concluding with a performance that observers described as a scripted finale to his career.