New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Argentina icon Lionel Messi signed off from international football in style, making major contributions to his team's 3-0 win over Benin in a friendly match in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

Messi provided two assists in the second half and later converted a penalty as he finished his international career with 208 appearances and 126 goals.

Throughout most of his football career, Messi has been synonymous with the No. 10 jersey. He has worn the iconic No. 10 jersey for Argentina since March 2009, when the Albiceleste took on Venezuela in a FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifier.

While Messi has left a lasting legacy on football, Argentina will not be able to retire the jersey because of FIFA rules. This means another player is se...