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Lionel Messi will play a farewell match for the Argentine national team in a friendly against Benin, marking a symbolic moment as one of football's greatest players transitions away from international competition. The match represents a passing of the torch for a player whose legacy includes winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. The farewell fixture offers Messi and Argentine supporters an opportunity to celebrate his international career and contributions to the national team, while signaling a new era for the squad as it moves forward without one of its most iconic figures.