Messi: I wish I could play for Argentina for the rest of my life

Lionel Messi has described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day” of his career after making his final appearance for Argentina.
Messi ended his 21-year international career with a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Monumental Stadium on Tuesday.
The Inter Miami forward scored one of Argentina’s goals and provided two assists in the match.
After the final whistle, Messi addressed the fans and his teammates, expressing gratitude as he reflected on his long career with the national team.
“It was a huge source of pride for me to defend this jersey for more than 20 years,” Messi told the stadium.
“Even in the worst moments we went through and that I had, I never ...