SportThe GuardianLionel Messi farewell match live - updates and analysis from Argentina v Benin
Lionel Messi is playing his farewell international match for Argentina against Benin, with the game still goalless at the 44-minute mark despite several chances.
One of soccer’s best-ever players says goodbye to the international game. Follow along with Pablo Iglesias Maurer for live updates
Lionel Messi is playing his final international match for Argentina in a farewell game against Benin, with the match stopped at the 10th minute for a one-minute standing ovation.
Despite three big chances in the first half, Messi had not scored by the 44th minute, with Argentina unable to break through against a heavily outmatched Benin side.
Goalkeeper Emi Martinez paid tribute to Messi by having his name shaved into his hair for the occasion, as fans serenaded the departing legend throughout.
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