Messi wraps up international career in style as Argentina thrash Benin

Lionel Messi signed off his international career in style, scoring one goal and providing two assists as Argentina thrashed Benin 3-0 in a friendly at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
The 39-year-old was making his 208th and final appearance for Argentina in front of more than 85,000 fans. The night was less about football and more a national celebration of his 21-year service to the Albiceleste.
After a goalless first half, Messi delivered the corner that Nicolas Otamendi, who was also playing his final game for Argentina, headed home in the 48th minute.
Messi then set up substitute Nico Paz, seen as a potential successor for the No.10 shirt, who finished with hi...