# The GOAT’s Final Bow: Messi Retires

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-goats-final-bow-messi-retires/  
Published: 2026-09-21  
Updated: 2026-09-21  
Author: Rahul Roy

The countdown is officially live. On October 6, Lionel Messi laces up for his 208th and final Argentina appearance against Benin.

- **The Venue:** Buenos Aires.
- **The Legacy:** 125 international goals and a World Cup crown.

Expect pure electricity as the legend exits the international stage. It is the end of an era—witness history one last time.