Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Messi gets a red and yellow card in his farewell match

Messi gets a red and yellow card in his farewell match
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Lionel Messi made his final appearance in an Argentina shirt with a memorable 3-0 victory over Benin, scoring a goal and setting up two others.

But the Argentine superstar had another unusual moment after the final whistle.

As teammates and fans gathered around Messi to celebrate his farewell, the referee handed him a yellow card and a red card as a memento of his final international appearance.

The cards were not issued as punishments. Instead, they were presented as symbolic gifts to mark the end of Messi's long international career.

The unusual gesture quickly spread across social media, prompting fans to joke that Messi had received both a "red and yellow" card in his final match for Argentina.

The cards, normally symbols of a warning and a sending-off in football, took on a different meaning on an emotional night for the Argentine icon.

Yet it was Messi's performance that remained the biggest story of the evening. He scored once and provided two assists as Argentina secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin.

The victory brought an end to Messi's long journey in the Argentina shirt, while the referee's unusual farewell gift added a light-hearted and memorable touch to the occasion.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026


Messi gets a red and yellow card in his farewell match

Published Date : October 7, 2026

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Lionel Messi made his final appearance in an Argentina shirt with a memorable 3-0 victory over Benin, scoring a goal and setting up two others.But the Argentine superstar had another unusual moment after the final whistle.As teammates and fans gathered around Messi to celebrate his farewell, the referee handed him a yellow card and a red card as a memento of his final international appearance.The cards were not issued as punishments. Instead, they were presented as symbolic gifts to mark the end of Messi's long international career.The unusual gesture quickly spread across social media, prompting fans to joke that Messi had received both a "red and yellow" card in his final match for Argentina.The cards, normally symbols of a warning and a sending-off in football, took on a different meaning on an emotional night for the Argentine icon.Yet it was Messi's performance that remained the biggest story of the evening. He scored once and provided two assists as Argentina secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin.The victory brought an end to Messi's long journey in the Argentina shirt, while the referee's unusual farewell gift added a light-hearted and memorable touch to the occasion.

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