Summary
He helped his teammates score two more goals, and the team won 3‑0.
A huge crowd cheered, fireworks lit the sky, and Messi cried happy tears.
The whole country said thank you for his many years of playing.
Key Points
4 points1
Messi scored one goal and assisted two others in his final match.
2
Argentina beat Benin 3‑0 in a friendly game.
3
More than 85,000 fans watched the match at the big stadium.
4
Messi retired after 21 years and 208 games for his country.
New Words to Learn
6 wordscaptain
the team leader who represents the players
master class
a very impressive performance
international
a game played between countries
tribute
a special thank you or honor
record scorer
the player who has scored the most goals ever
friendly
a game that is not part of a competition
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