India, Oct. 7 -- Lionel Messi's retirement from the Argentina team left a big void in international football. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner dominated the world stage for two decades, scoring 126 goals and winning a World Cup, two Copa America titles, one Finalissima, and an Olympic gold.

In his final appearance for Argentina, the 39-year-old scored his 126th international goal before 85,000 supporters as Argentina secured a 3-0 victory over Benin. He also provided two assists, contributing to every goal in the match.Messi announced his retirement from international football weeks after the 2026 World Cup final, stating that his father's demise made the decision firm. The Argentinian Football Association organised a farewell match for...