On October 7 at 07:00 Beijing Time (CET), Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at Estadio Monumental. In his farewell match with the national team, Messi scored one goal and provided two assists, subtly paying homage to the jersey numbers that defined his international career as he brought his retirement to a close.
On August 17, 2005, Messi made his international debut in a friendly against Hungary, wearing jersey number 18.
On March 2, 2006, Messi scored his first goal for Argentina in a friendly against Croatia, wearing jersey number 19. He also wore number 19 throughout his appearances at the World Cup in Germany.
In his final match with the national team, Messi assisted Otamendi, who wore number 19, for a goal. Otamendi had been Messi's longtime teammate in the Argentina national team.
Messi then provided an assist to Nico Paz, wearing number 18, for another goal, symbolizing the passing of the torch from Argentina's legendary left-footed player to the next generation.
Throughout his 21 years with Argentina, Messi wore only numbers 10, 18, and 19. In his farewell match, Messi—wearing number 10—provided assists to players wearing numbers 18 and 19 to score, a perfect and poignant full-circle moment.
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