Benin national team defender Mohamed Tijani just dropped a bomb about Lionel Messi’s international farewell match, admitting he probably won’t be taking the clash at the Monumental de Núñez too seriously. He was strolling through Buenos Aires this Monday when he shared his incredibly chill approach to facing arguably the greatest player ever in his final game for Argentina.
“No Special Plan” for the GOAT’s Goodbye
Forget the tactical whiteboards, folks. Tijani’s strategy for Messi’s final dance is as straightforward as it gets. “We don’t have to mark him. We’re going to enjoy the match. There’s no special plan,” he said, and honestly, that’s just wild. What a way to approach a legend’s last game! But hey, when you’re facing the best in the world, sometimes you just gotta soak it all in. During the same chat, the Benin player didn’t hold back on the praise, calling Messi the best in the world, which, let’s be real, is just a fact.
A Final Chapter 21 Years in the Making
This Tuesday, soccer history gets another iconic moment as Messi plays his farewell match for the Argentine national team in a friendly against the African side. It’s going to be a wild one. Can you believe it’s been just over 21 years since he first laced up for his country? Messi’s debut for Argentina goes all the way back to August 2005, when he faced Hungary. Since then, he’s basically rewritten the record books, bagging two Copa América titles and, of course, leading his nation to that epic World Cup victory. It’s been an incredible run.
What a send-off for a true icon. All eyes are on that match this Tuesday to see how this final chapter unfolds for Messi and Argentina.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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