On October 7 at 7 a.m. Beijing time (CET), Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at Estadio Monumental. In his farewell international match, Messi scored one goal and provided two assists, ending his national team career while honoring his past.

On August 17, 2005, Messi made his international debut in a friendly against Hungary, wearing number 18.

On March 2, 2006, Messi scored his first international goal in a friendly against Croatia, wearing number 19. He also wore number 19 at the World Cup in Germany.

In his farewell match, Messi assisted Nicolás Otamendi, wearing number 19, to score. Otamendi was Messi's longtime teammate in the national team.

Messi then assisted Nico Paz, wearing number 18, to score, symbolizing the passing of the torch between Argentina's old and new generation of left-footed players.

Throughout his 21 years with the Argentina national team, Messi only wore numbers 10, 18, and 19. In his farewell match, Messi in number 10 assisted players wearing numbers 18 and 19 to score—a remarkable and poetic coincidence.

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