Lionel Messi has now finally retired from international soccer. After successfully winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and taking his team to another final in the USA , Messi has now hung up his boots.

Lionel Messi assisted and scored in his final Argentina appearance, a 3-0 friendly win over Benin at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental before a sold-out crowd.

MetLife Stadium was the venue for Messi’s first-ever international hat trick, with more than 80,000 watching live as the superstar powered Argentina to an all-time classic of a 4–3 friendly win against Brazil —a clash that was billed as Messi vs. Neymar in the buildup.

Argentina’s search for Lionel Messi’s successor in the No 10 shirt is under way, and two Serie A playmakers are among the early contenders.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como’s Nico Paz

Excitement is building in Buenos Aires as Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina approaches. Follow all the anticipation right here.

Messi will play his final match for the Argentine national team on Tuesday night in Buenos Aires, capping an incredible international career that includes a World Cup title and two Copa America crowns

On Tuesday night, Lionel Messi officially closed the most important chapter of his international career with Argentina. In his 208th and final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey, the captain led his team to a 3-0 victory against Benin at the Monumental Stadium,

Argentina is set to bid farewell to Lionel Messi in style, with Adidas releasing a special-edition kit to mark the occasion.