Lionel Messi.
Argentine association football player (born 1987)
Messi Set for Argentina Farewell Against Benin
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell friendly against Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium, closing a two-decade international career highlighted by major titles, including the 2022 World Cup. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, while Benin’s delegation has reportedly raised concerns about travel and accommodation arrangements.
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About Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times. Messi was named the greatest player of the 21st century by ESPN in 2024, and in 2025, he was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS. In 2020 and 2023 he was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, becoming the first team-sport athlete to win the award. He was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2011, 2012, and 2023.
Everything about Lionel Messi →- Occupation
- association football player
- Position held
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
- Citizenship
- Argentina, Spain, Italy
- Born
- June 24, 1987
- Website
- http://www.leomessi.com, https://messi.com, https://messi.com/en/, https://messi.com/ca/
