Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends

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Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin.

BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?

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  • BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:39:49 UTC.

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