Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends

October 5, 2026 · 12:30 pm 3 sources

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Coverage

Wires & papers of record

• Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
  BBC News · October 6, 2026 05:39
  Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
• The small African nation ready for Messi's big night
  BBC News · October 6, 2026 07:50
  Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.

Coverage

• Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin
  Al Jazeera · October 5, 2026 12:30
  The friendly marks a symbolic passing of the torch for a player whose international legacy includes a World Cup title.