Goa, Oct. 8 -- Lionel Messi officially concluded his legendary international career for Argentina with a fairytale performance against Benin in a 3-0 friendly victory. Playing his final match in front of a capacity home crowd, the 39-year-old icon delivered a goal and two assists, capping off an unprecedented 21-year journey with La Albiceleste. Messi leaves the international stage as Argentina's all-time leading appearance-maker with 207 caps and top goalscorer with 126 international goals. His tenure delivered historic triumphs, including back-to-back Copa America titles, a Finalissima, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Emotional scenes unfolded post-match as teammates and fans honored his legacy, marking the end of one of the greatest indiv...