India, Oct. 7 -- Lionel Messi's emotional Argentina national football team farewell was briefly interrupted by an unexpected moment involving a Benin national football team player after the final whistle. The 39-year-old had just completed his final appearance for the Albiceleste, contributing a goal and two assists in Argentina's 3-0 victory at the Estadio Monumental. After 21 years with the national team, Messi was surrounded by teammates and supporters as they celebrated his remarkable international career.

Amid the celebrations, one Benin player approached Messi holding a phone and appeared to ask for a selfie with the Argentine icon. While the moment drew attention given the significance of Messi's farewell, it also reflected the ad...