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In Pictures: The Last Tango

Updated : 7 October 2026, 12:14

Star Sports Desk

Lionel Messi’s remarkable 21-year international journey reached an emotional finale in Buenos Aires as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0. In front of 85,000 adoring fans, the 39-year-old legend scored his 126th international goal and assisted Nicolas Otamendi’s opener. Playing his 208th match for Argentina, Messi savored every moment of his farewell, which had been billed as 'The Last Tango'. These powerful photographs capture the emotion of a historic night as Argentina bid goodbye to their beloved maestro.

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In Pictures: The Last Tango

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