India, Oct. 7 -- Lionel Messi brought his international career to a memorable close on Tuesday, finding the net as Argentina national football team defeated Benin national football team 3-0 in Buenos Aires. Making his final appearance for the national team, the 39-year-old calmly converted a penalty in the 71st minute at a packed Estadio Monumental, sending the ball to the goalkeeper's right before celebrating with the home supporters.

It was the kind of farewell Argentina fans had hoped to see from their legendary No. 10. Messi's goal was his 126th for the national team and capped a remarkable 21-year international journey, with around 85,000 supporters at the Monumental witnessing his final chapter in the famous blue and white jersey....