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Messi's exit leaves Argentina with impossible task of replacing their superhero

Lionel Messi is set to play a final friendly against Benin, marking the end of his international career and leaving Argentina without its key player.

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0%50%100%34%16 Sept, 10:29 UTCnowThe Guardian Sport: Messi’s exit leaves Argentina with impossible task of replacing their superhero | Jonathan Wilson · 26 Sept, 19:00 UTC

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In this story

  • Lionel Messi
  • Argentina
  • Benin