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Farewell game: ‘What Messi, Argentina did to us’ – Benin coach, Gernot Rohr laments
Benin head coach, Gernot Rohr has strongly condemned the attitude of Argentina and its players, including Lionel Messi, towards his team during the farewell match organised for the Argentine captain.
Fans watched Messi end his international career in impressive fashion on Tuesday, as the 39-year-old scored one goal and provided two assists to help Argentina secure a commanding 3-0 victory in Buenos Aires.
After the game, cameras captured Messi snubbing Benin players who were eager to take selfies, exchange pleasantries and swap shirts with him.
Television coverage documented several Benin players encountering difficulties while attempting to take photographs with the 39-year-old.
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