Lionel Messi said farewell to Argentina fans Tuesday in an emotional final international appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium as 85,000 supporters celebrated the end of a career that brought the country its long-awaited 2022 World Cup triumph.

The end of Lionel Messi's career for Argentina arrived before a sold out Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on a night where everything was done to honor the World Cup winner

The embarrassing messages, which appeared on social media following Michigan's loss to Minnesota on Saturday, showed Marshall criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck.

Lionel Messi had earlier provided two assists as Argentina took a 2-0 lead against Benin in the second half, before Messi tripled the lead. 

Nicolas Otamendi opened the scoring in the 48th minute as Argentina took a 1-0 against Benin at the start of the second half. 

The Australian vice-captain has said she was surprised the breakdown of her marriage became so public.

In a statement of nearly 2,000 words, the 41-year-old superstar apologised for walking out on the national team and said he would serve a suspension if necessary.

Lionel Messi is playing his last-ever match for Argentina, bringing a memorable 21-year international career to an end. 

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