Lionel Messi to Play Final Match for Argentina, Future in Club Ownership and Business Ventures Explored

Lionel Messi is playing his last match for Argentina. Messi, who is the country's most capped player and record goalscorer, will bid farewell in his 208th appearance against Benin in a friendly match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.

The greatest player in Argentina's history, with only Diego Maradona coming close, announced his retirement from the national team on August 31, saying he had nothing left to give. He made this announcement seven weeks after losing the World Cup final to Spain.