Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in his farewell match in Buenos Aires. Lionel Messi signed off from international football in fairytale fashion, delivering two assists and scoring a goal as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in his farewell match in Buenos Aires. : https://punchng.com/messi-bows-out-with-goal-two-assists-as-argentina-beat-benin-3-0/S1

• Lionel Messi signed off from international football in fairytale fashion, delivering two assists and scoring a goal as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night.S2

• Messi nets PK and assists twice as Argentina cruisesMatch paused in 10th minute for round of applauseLionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearan...S3

• BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi turned his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, contributing a penalty and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where the crow...S4

• Lionel Messi turns his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin in an international friendly.S5