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National team coach Gernot Rohr of Benin expresses his disappointment over the treatment of his team after Lionel Messi's farewell match, in which they did not receive jerseys or photos, which he describes as a dark stain on the unique experience. #LionelMessi #GernotRohr #Benin (translated)

MAXI accused Tapia of trying to hold River responsible for the problems during Messi's farewell. He stated that Tapia was attempting to distance himself from what happened at the Monumental and claimed that he had lied about the dates of the LED screen, had not taken responsibility for the hired producer, and had sold more tickets than the stadium's capacity. As evidence, he pointed out that River announced the dismantling of the screen on July 8, 2026, while the AFA confirmed the match against Benin and Messi's presence on September 15, two months and a week later. According to MAXI, these dates contradicted Tapia's version. #Fútbol #RiverPlate #AFA (translated)

Benin's coach, Gernot Rohr, lamented in an interview that, after a historic match against Argentina, his players were unable to exchange jerseys or take pictures with Lionel Messi, which left a bitter memory although they valued the international experience. #Messi #Benín #Fútbol (translated)

The farewell of Lionel Messi attracted over 3 billion viewers, exceeding the viewer numbers of the 2022 World Cup final, as 85,000 fans in the stadium in Buenos Aires and many more in the livestream accompanied him in his last international match against Benin (3:0). #MessiAbschied #Fußball #Zuschauerrekord (translated)

Yesterday was my last match and I already miss the Albiceleste jersey. I already miss the Argentina jersey, Lionel Messi confided on Wednesday, a day after he bid farewell to the national team during the match against Benin in Buenos Aires. #LionelMessi #nogomet #Argentina (translated)

Futbolero attack stated that Rodolfo Aloko, a player from Benin, posted a video on Instagram in which he described Lionel Messi as an inspiration, a role model, and his idol, and said that he was more than just a player to him. According to the post, the video also included a photo with Ángel Di María and a visit to La Bombonera. https://t.co/VTVolBGYuo #Messi #Inspiración #Fútbol (translated)

Actu Foot reported that coach Gernot Rohr mentioned, in the show Rothen S’enflamme, the disappointment of the Benin team for not being able to take a photo with the Argentine players nor access their hallway. He noted that Tijani, a great admirer of Messi, had given him a red rose before the match and that the team had also attempted to present them with a bouquet in the colors of Benin. Rohr nevertheless described the experience as extraordinary, both for his young players and for himself, adding that in Benin, no one had imagined they could one day face Argentina. #Bénin #Argentine #Football (translated)

Lionel Messi ended his international career with the Argentine national team in an emotional atmosphere, scoring a goal and providing two assists in a 3-0 victory against Benin in his last match at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. #MerciMessi #RetragereMessi #FotbalArgentinian (translated)

Futbolero Attack highlighted a moment from the draw in which, as he wrote, the captain of Benin tried to speak in Spanish and gave three gifts to Lionel Messi: a rose, a handwritten letter from the entire team, and a statuette of a woman. The author stated that the latter was the most treasured and significant gift from his country, in honor of the Amazons of Dahomey, an army formed exclusively by women who, as he pointed out, defended their territory from French colonial expansion until the early 20th century. He added that they were a symbol of strength and resilience. #Messi #Benín #FortalezaFemenina (translated)

Lionel Messi has ended his impressive national team career with Argentina in an emotional match against Benin at the sold-out Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, while the international press celebrates his farewell as a dignified and moving goodbye. #Messi #Abschied #Fußballlegende (translated)

"It was a great pride for me to defend this jersey, even in the worst moments we have had. I never stopped fighting, battling, giving my all. Not coming back will be a great pain, I would like to do it my whole life because I swear to you it is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you," Messi said during an extensive speech in the center circle after defeating Benin 3-0. #Messi #SelecciónArgentina #Despedida (translated)

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international duty with the Argentine team after playing his last minutes and scoring his final goal in a friendly match against Benin, thus putting an end to an exceptional career of 39 years and 208 caps. #Messi #Albiceleste #Football (translated)