Lionel Messi ended his international career as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0. Messi scored from the penalty spot in the match at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium and made his 208th appearance for the Argentina national team.
Following Messi’s farewell to international football, Cristiano Ronaldo commented on the player’s Instagram farewell message. The Portuguese footballer said Messi had served his country for many years and created a legacy that future generations would remember.
Ronaldo also expressed his respect for Messi’s achievements with Argentina and wished him success.
Messi’s international career in numbers
With the goal he scored against Benin, Messi raised his international goal tally to 126 and brought his 21-year career with Argentina to an end.

The trophies he won with Argentina
Messi won the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 and 2024 Copa América titles with Argentina.