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39-year-old Messi assists 38-year-old Otamendi in their national team farewell match

  /  autty

In international friendly between Argentina and Benin, Messi assisted Otamendi with a corner kick in the 48th minute—a goal that marked a poignant moment as the two veterans played their farewell international matches.

Messi, 39, made his 208th appearance for Argentina, recording his 69th international assist. He concluded his 21-year international career with this match.

Otamendi, 38, made his 140th appearance for Argentina, the fifth-most in the team's history, and scored his ninth international goal. He was substituted in the 52nd minute, bringing his 17-year international career to a close.

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