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Barcelona honors Messi after farewell match with Argentina

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Barcelona honors Messi after farewell match with Argentina
Summary

Barcelona paid tribute to Lionel Messi following his final game for Argentina, a 3-0 victory over Benin on October 7, 2026. Messi scored once and assisted two goals in a match that marked the end of his 21-year international career. The club emphasized the connection between Messi's early achievements and his legacy at Barcelona by featuring an image of him with the gold medal from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This farewell highlights Messi's profound impact on both the Argentinian national team and Barcelona, where he spent the majority of his successful career.

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  • •Messi's final Argentina match ends with a 3-0 win over Benin.
  • •He scored and assisted two goals in his farewell game.
  • •Barcelona featured a historic image from the 2008 Olympics in its tribute.
  • •The club praised Messi's lasting impact on both Argentina and Barcelona.
  • •His international career spanned 21 years, ending October 7, 2026.
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  • 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Beijing 2008 Image Anchors Barcelona’s Tribute to Messi
  • 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona pay tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell with special Beijing 2008 image
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Barcelona have paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the forward made his final appearance for Argentina against Benin, a 3-0 win in which he scored and provided two assists. Mundo Deportivo report that ...

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Barcelona have marked Lionel Messi’s farewell to the Argentina national team with a message that looks back to the very beginning of his international success.Shortly after Messi brought his 21-year...

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