Lionel Messi ended his Argentina international career in style, scoring once and providing two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 in a farewell friendly at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The match marked Messi’s final appearance for Argentina after a 21-year international career. Messi set up Nicolás Otamendi for the opening goal in the 48th minute before assisting Nico Paz for Argentina’s second in the 61st minute. The Inter Miami forward then converted a penalty in the 71st minute to complete the 3-0 victory. Messi was directly involved in all three goals as Argentina celebrated the end of an illustrious international career in front of more than 85,000 spectators. The 39-year-old leaves the national team as Argentina’s most-capped player, with 208 appearances, and its all-time leading scorer with 126 goals. Speaking after the match, an emotional Messi said it was difficult to put his feelings into words, describing representing Argentina for more than two decades as a huge source of pride.