Mohamed Tijani jokes before facing Messi in Argentina farewell match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Benin national team defender Mohamed Tijani spoke about facing Lionel Messi in his farewell match for Argentina, scheduled for this Tuesday in Buenos Aires. Tijani expressed a lighthearted attitude toward the game, stating that the team would not implement a specific plan to mark Messi and would instead enjoy the experience. Messi's farewell represents the end of a distinguished international career that began over 21 years ago, during which he won two Copa América titles and the World Cup.
- •Match is scheduled for Tuesday at Monumental de Núñez.
- •Tijani emphasizes enjoyment over strategy against Messi.
- •Messi debuted for Argentina in August 2005.
- •He has won two Copa América titles and a World Cup.
- •The farewell marks over 21 years of service to the national team.
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