Messi leaves Argentina's national team after 21 years with a fortune Forbes puts at US$1.1 billion

Wednesday, October 7th 2026 - 10:00 UTC

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Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina on Tuesday, a friendly against Benin that ended 3-0 at Buenos Aires' Monumental stadium before more than 80,000 spectators. At 39, he closes a 21-year international career while consolidating a fortune that Forbes estimates at US$1.1 billion. Read full article

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Steve Potts
The Falklands flag from the match against England was present at Messi's farewell.
The banner, with a white background, black lettering, and the same typography as the one displayed at the World Cup, lay flat while former combatant Fabio Santana sang.(LA NACION October 6, 2026).

Another mass indoctrination event.
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