Messi’s international farewell leaves Argentines facing life without their playmaker

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, ending a 21-year international career that transformed his relationship with the country and left the national team facing an uncertain transition after the greatest period in its history.
The 39-year-old forward makes his 208th appearance for Argentina against Benin at River Plate’s Estadio Monumental. He leaves as the… Details