According to Marca, Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou said he will do everything in his power to prevent Argentina from scoring, including stopping Messi.

Benin will face Argentina tomorrow morning in a match billed as Messi's farewell game. Dandjinou will start as goalkeeper, facing Messi and his teammates at Estadio Monumental.

The 28-year-old Dandjinou currently plays for Sekhukhune United in South Africa's top division. Marca interviewed Dandjinou a few hours after he arrived in Buenos Aires. At that time, he was preparing for a match that is historic for Benin as well. The match has generated considerable controversy due to external allegations that Benin lacked proper preparation and adequate support.

Regarding complaints about poorly lit hotel rooms, water issues, and insufficient training facilities, Dandjinou stated: "We haven't experienced any problems. We're having a wonderful stay in Buenos Aires. Why would you say that? Honestly, we've been provided with excellent conditions."

When asked what it means for him to face Messi, Dandjinou said: "For me, this match is different from others. I see it as a special opportunity because this is Messi's final match. It's a special game. However, we're here because of Argentina and because of Messi, but we can't forget that we also represent our country."

Dandjinou continued: "We're here to defend Benin. That's football: 11 against 11. We can win, we can draw, they can win, but that's football. We didn't come to Argentina as tourists; we came to play and to compete. This will be an important day in our lives."

Speaking about Messi, Dandjinou said: "For me, Messi is one of the legends in football history. We grew up watching him play. He's one of our favorite players. To now play against him on the same pitch is incredible. I never thought this would happen, but it will on Tuesday. For me, Messi is a true legend."

When asked if he would let Messi score from a penalty kick in the final minute, given it's Messi's last match, Dandjinou replied: "No, I wouldn't. I'm a goalkeeper, and my job is to stop shots. Even if it's the last minute, even if it's a penalty, if Messi shoots, I'll do everything I can to stop it. That's simply how it is: that's football. Yes, we're here to celebrate Messi, but nobody asked us to give him a goal. Anyone who knows Messi knows we don't need to give him anything. If he wants to score, he has to earn it himself."

When asked if they drew lots to decide who would ask for Messi's jersey, Dandjinou said: "If you ask any player on my team, they'll all say they want his jersey. So it's best to prepare extra jerseys—one for each person. If just one of us asks for one, I don't think that would be easy: we all want one."

Dandjinou stated: "It's a great honor for me to play in this match, and this memory will stay with me forever. Throughout my career, I can say: I was there, I witnessed the final match of this legend, Messi's final match. It's incredible."

When asked if Messi is the greatest player of all time, Dandjinou said: "We grew up watching Messi and Ronaldo play. They taught us so much about football. They competed for a long time. For me, Messi is one of the most outstanding players in this sport, even the king of it."

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