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Messi scores in emotional farewell game for Argentina

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What happened

Lionel Messi was on the scoresheet as he played his final game for Argentina on an emotional evening in Buenos Aires.

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  • Reported by Sky News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:17:00 UTC.

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  1. Merino scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 2-1 in Nations League

  2. Harry Kane equals England record, scores twice in 3-0 win over Czechia

  3. Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match

  4. Messi scores in emotional farewell game for Argentina

  5. Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale

  6. Messi's emotional farewell ends in 1 goal, 2 assists and 3-0 win for Argentina

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