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Benin defender's unusual plan for Messi's Argentina farewell
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Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina is drawing global attention, including from opponents. A Benin defender said he would not task anyone with marking the forward, telling him directly: "Messi, you are god." The comment has become a talking point ahead of the send-off fixture, with fans debating how teams should approach guarding the Argentine great in what is billed as his final appearance.
Why now: Messi's farewell match with Argentina is imminent and the defender's unusual comment has amused fans worldwide.
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Evidence
- ‘We would not be marking Messi’: Benin defender’s heartwarming message ahead of Argentina icon’s farewell · The Times of India
- Neymar to Messi: "The whole world is grateful to you for everything you have done for football. It was an honour to write history alongside you" · Goal.com
- 'No need to mark him, I'll say Messi you are god': Benin defender's unusual plan on Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell · Telegraph India
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