Messi’s final Argentina game: Benin defender says they will ‘roll out the red carpet’ in the icon’s farewell
A Benin defender has admitted there will be little focus on stopping Lionel Messi when Argentina face his side in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night according to The Daily Mail. Tijani Mohamed told Argentine broadcaster C5N that the Benin players simply want to enjoy what could be Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, describing the 39-year-old as “the best in the world”. More than 85,000 fans are expected at the Estadio Monumental for the emotional farewell.
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