Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina With 126 International Goals

Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with Argentina by scoring his 126th goal for the national team in a 3-0 friendly win against Benin at a sold-out Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Playing his final match for the Albiceleste in front of 85,000 spectators, Messi converted a 71st-minute penalty kick and provided two assists to cap an emotional farewell celebration that included fan chants, fireworks, and a pre-match tribute.