Cotonou, Benin, Oct 7, 2026 (AFP) - Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance

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2026-10-07

Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance -- and most only had eyes for the Argentinian superstar. Benin lost 3-0 in Buenos Aires in front of more than 80,000 spectators on Tuesday -- but the result was almost meaningless on a night on which one of the world's greatest ever players made his international farewell. From neighbourhoo......

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