# Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-07 04:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 10

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Argentina, Messi, Lionel, Benin

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami CF | Leo Messi Stars in Final International Appearance as Argentina Secures 3-0 Victory Over Benin | 2026-10-07 02:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxOT1M3WXZ2czhla2VfcFJhSWlORUNvT3hFLXFib01MVzFqX3JEZzh5ZElRYXlKaTZ6Y1ljdTkzLVpUTjY0LVJJRE5mLW94ZEtzaS0yX2lqOG5FYUhzT1FUam9WR0U2MEtJQVdVSTlFbXNhYmhlZUsyMUx0SWE1RkFaLTRuS05PTHk3cXppbEdKUENPWURSUURaMU5pdnZSNHViZU5pQnhHbWx4by01UE03aTUyNjIxUlFzUFd6eUhnNm50b2hnU0E?oc=5) |
| Reuters | Teammates and fans bid emotional farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina finale | 2026-10-07 02:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNZGhQdlcxNmZVTXFDRzRKOEdOR2hYdmJQRWFTQzlob2xBT0J3dU1wSU42NTVId19PUnhjS083bG1abUFTNGVFZlh3WXQwNGNFWEx6RVpsX0ozNGgtVmU1d25yc2FDZlhQNVljVU5mN1Rsalc1ZXRHdVRkbnVma0FmNU9PeUdMS0l2YkxreHBBSG8ycFF1aHQ5N1k1ZnlqZlJXeTY4NXFKckRsMHpsTllXOEhNS1VFRTg?oc=5) |
| NBC News | Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era | 2026-10-07 02:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPaEZMRVVzVFB5VVBCMFZydWRvU2VJR3BVQkpOUWFWUVluME9UVjhoS193eC1QV1N1b0pwejJZZlJwS1Nud1JBNHR2UzBVX2VzQXpXaGpUa1Z1LTh5OHcyY3lSdDBNbXBTb0dhUjdoNkY4VG1BZ0dkRG5BcDcwUlhQZ29mU0FQOXFSSDJISncyejRJd0ppOGtmUTVJTjJfSjNBZEVqZVRURHFUVTZYN2J4SzlpRFM2QQ?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin | 2026-10-07 02:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxNdzloOUFUaGFGdlFlT2lUak5tMlhPUkdfTjRCMXJEcGszQTVyYzdlTVFOTS0teGZUMnN2TGU4enk0bjdGTkV1NEd4bG1xekk0NVBRWm95SFVZMDM4bVV0SGZBdFR3QnBiRHhOMEZ6V3JSVW8xM2RReDdMaUNKUTRxOFJnQm5NVTdZWU9zYkhZX2ZIczR6NVgyU1pPZ1NrZ3dxVmM0Tg?oc=5) |

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