'We're not going to mark Messi, we're just going to enjoy the match': Benin star admits team will roll out the red carpet for Argentina legend ahead of emotional swansong in Buenos Aires

Daily Mail - Oct 6, 2026

Argentina are hosting Benin at midnight UK time in Buenos Aires in what is a slightly bizarre swansong for the 2022 World Cup winner.

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