New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Lionel Messi took the pitch for his final international appearance in a friendly against Benin, bringing the curtain down on a legendary international career with the Argentina national football team.

The 39-year-old formally announced his retirement from the Argentina national football team on August 31. His retirement followed Argentina's World Cup final defeat and his father's recent death. However, Messi continues playing club football for Inter Miami.

However, as his time in the iconic blue and white stripes comes to an end, his sporting success has created one of football's biggest personal fortunes. Forbes estimates Messi's net worth at around $1.1 billion.

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