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Leverkusen's Medina plays in Messi's farewell match as Argentina wins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:18 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Leverkusen's Medina plays in Messi's farewell match as Argentina wins

Summary

Argentina secured a 3-0 victory over Benin in a match held in Buenos Aires to honor Lionel Messi in his farewell game. Messi played a crucial role, contributing a goal and two assists. Facundo Medina of Bayer Leverkusen was substituted in after Argentina's first goal, as the team transitions away from Messi’s era. The match featured a strong second half from Messi, who assisted Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Paz, before scoring from the penalty spot. This game marks the beginning of a new chapter for Argentina following Messi's retirement from international duty.

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•Argentina beats Benin 3-0 in Messi's farewell game.
•Messi records one goal and two assists during the match.
•Medina replaces Otamendi shortly after Argentina's first goal.
•Messi's performance includes assists to Otamendi and Paz.
•The match introduces a new chapter for Argentina's national team.

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6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Leverkusen defender Medina features for Argentina in Lionel Messi’s farewell game

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Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in Buenos Aires as the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi finished his glittering La Albiceleste career with a goal and two assists. Lionel Scaloni included Bayer L...
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