Widely considered the greatest player in the history of the game, superstar Lionel Messi has finally brought his international career to an end at 39 years old.

Benin national team defender Mohamed Tijani joked about the opportunity to face Lionel Messi in his farewell match for Argentina.Interviewed this Monday (5) while strolling through Buenos Aires, he

Hours from now, a page in the history of Argentine football will be turned in Buenos Aires, where Lionel Messi, 39, will play his final match with his national team against Benin.

The Argentinian legend will play his last ever match with the national team on October 6 against Benin

LIONEL MESSI calls time on his international career with one last tango in the colours of Argentina. Boss Lionel Scaloni says the 85,000-capacity Monumental Stadium in  Buenos Aires could