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Did Messi's international career span 20 years or 21 years?
Oct 4, 2026 · sports · 2 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
21‑year career — 1 outlet
Messi's international career lasted 21 years.
20‑year career — 1 outlet
Messi's international career lasted 20 years.
Sportstar · Oct 6, 2026
Lionel Messi plays final match for Argentina against Benin on October 6, 2026
What the facts support
- Lionel Messi retired from international soccer in 2026.
- His farewell match was against Benin on 6 October 2026.
- Argentina won the match 3‑0, with Messi scoring and providing two assists.
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