Benin prepare for 'historic' role in Messi's Argentina farewell
Twenty-one years after Lionel Messi helped Argentina beat Nigeria in the Under-20 World Cup final, another African side will be on the pitch for the final match of his international career.
On 2 July 2005 in Utrecht, an 18-year-old Messi scored two penalties as Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1 to win the Under-20 World Cup.
Messi announced his international retirement on 31 August after Argentina's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
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