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Lionel Messi scores in tearful 'last tango' for Argentina

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Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international career for Argentina with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin in Buenos Aires.

Lionel Messi played his 208th and final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires. The game was stopped at the 10th minute to pay tribute to Messi, at which point both Argentinian and Benin players came over to congratulate him.
He scored his 126th international goal from a penalty in the 71st minute.
He provided two assists for Argentina's other goals, including a corner for Nicolás Otamendi in the 48th minute and a pass for Nico Paz.
Argentina won the match 3-0.
More than 85,000 tickets sold out in 90 minutes for the match at Estadio Monumental.
Messi finishes his international career with two Copa América titles and one World Cup victory.
Only Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has more international games and goals in men's football history.
Messi will continue playing at the club level with Inter Miami.