Messi's Argentina farewell Goal, assists and emotion

Oct 6

Andreeva reports Messi's farewell against Benin in Buenos Aires yesterday, with a goal, two assists and 85,000 spectators. She gives 126 international goals and describes more than twenty years with Argentina, World Cup/Olympic gold, two World Cup silvers, Copa América and eight Ballon d'Or awards; those career figures and awards remain the broadcast's account. Messi's two speech passages describe his dedication, regret that he cannot play for Argentina forever and affection for fans he will miss. The anchor says his football career continues at Inter Miami. A possible further Argentina-versus-world-XI farewell is press speculation, not a scheduled match.

Vremya reports the previous-day Buenos Aires farewell against Benin: a goal, two assists, eighty-five thousand spectators and Messi's emotional remarks. It gives 126 international goals and continued Inter Miami football. Another Argentina-versus-world-XI farewell is speculation. The completed match differs from the announcement/previews; aired statistics remain attributed.