--- title: "Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell" description: "Most outlets led with Cristiano Ronaldo's tribute to Lionel Messi following his emotional farewell from the Argentina national team. They noted Messi's standout performance in his final match, including a goal and two assists. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the mutual respect between the two soccer icons and the significance of Messi’s international retirement." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12372-lionel-messi-ready-for-final-argentina-farewell-against site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell sports · updated 8 Oct 2026, 1:31 PM PKT · 4–8 Oct 2026 · 37 articles from 14 outlets over 5 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Oct 2026 — Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with Cristiano Ronaldo's tribute to Lionel Messi following his emotional farewell from the Argentina national team. They noted Messi's standout performance in his final match, including a goal and two assists. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the mutual respect between the two soccer icons and the significance of Messi’s international retirement. - **Minute Mirror** — [Ronaldo hails Messi after emotional Argentina farewell](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ronaldo-hails-messi-after-emotional-argentina-farewell-641263/) · 8 Oct 2026, 1:31 PM PKT > Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentina great ends his 21-year international career following a memorable fare.... - **Business Recorder** — [Ronaldo hails Messi after Argentina great says he already misses national team](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443264/ronaldo-hails-messi-after-argentina-great-says-he-already-misses-national-team) · 8 Oct 2026, 1:16 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo set aside one of soccer’s great rivalries on Wednesday to pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine said he already missed representing ​his country following his emotional international retirement. Messi, 39, delivered one final masterclass in ‌Argentina’s blue and white on Tuesday, scoring once and setting up two goals in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin ... - **ProPakistani** — [Legends Pay Emotional Tribute to Lionel Messi](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/08/legends-pay-emotional-tribute-to-lionel-messi/) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his Argentina career in memorable fashion, scoring once and providing two assists in… Read More ### 7 Oct 2026 — Messi bids emotional farewell to Argentina in final international match (5 outlets) > Most outlets focused on Messi’s emotional exit from international football, highlighting his reflections and final performance in a 3-0 win over Benin. Several emphasized his personal sentiment, such as calling it the “saddest day of my career” or the “best thing that happened to me.” A few also noted Cristiano Ronaldo’s tribute to Messi, though this was mentioned only briefly in most cases. The News International and The Nation additionally highlighted Messi’s milestone 126th goal for Argentina. - **The Express Tribune** — [Ronaldo hails Messi after Argentina farewell](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633661/ronaldo-hails-messi-after-argentina-farewell) · 8 Oct 2026, 6:47 AM PKT > The Portuguese forward says Messi has left a lasting mark on international football - **The Nation** — [Messi caps Argentina career with goal, two assists in emotional farewell](https://www.nation.com.pk/08-Oct-2026/messi-caps-argentina-career-goal-two-assists-emotional-farewell) · 8 Oct 2026, 4:52 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi brought his international career to an emotional close on Tuesday, delivering one final masterclass for Argentina with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin before a packed Monumental stadium. - **Dawn** — [Ronaldo hails Messi after Argentina great says he already misses national team](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035558/ronaldo-hails-messi-after-argentina-great-says-he-already-misses-national-team) · 8 Oct 2026, 4:23 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo set aside one of football’s great rivalries on Wednesday to pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine said he already missed representing his country following his emotional international retirement. Messi, 39, delivered one final masterclass in Argentina’s blue and white on Tuesday, scoring once and setting up two goals in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin ... - **Geo News** — [Ronaldo sets aside rivalry to honour Messi's remarkable Argentina career](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685513-ronaldo-sets-aside-rivalry-to-honour-messis-remarkable-argentina-career) · 8 Oct 2026, 1:06 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi before the Champions League Group G match on December 8, 2020. — ReutersPortugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has set aside one of football's fiercest rivalries to salute Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain signed off from... - **The News International** — [Lionel Messi bids emotional farewell to Argentina, ends international career with 126th goal](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1419037-lionel-messi-bids-emotional-farewell-to-argentina-ends-international-career-with-126th-goal) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:31 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi played his last 'Friendly' match leaving behind ever-lasting emotional memories with Argentina. World's favorite football star, Messi brought down the curtain on his legendary international career with a masterclass performance, orchestrating a 3-0 victory over Benin at a packed... ### 6 Oct 2026 — Messi bids emotional farewell in final Argentina appearance against Benin (11 outlets) > Most outlets led with the emotional tone of Lionel Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, highlighting his goal and assists in the 3-0 win over Benin and noting the tearful send-off from teammates and fans. Several emphasized the significance of the 21-year international career ending at the Monumental Stadium. A few also included Messi’s own words, such as calling the retirement the “saddest day of my career.” Coverage was largely consistent in framing the event as a poignant farewell, with slight variation in which details were foregrounded, such as the record-breaking career milestones or the crowd’s emotional reaction. - **ARY News (English)** — [Messi says Argentina retirement is ‘saddest day of my career’](https://arynews.tv/messi-says-argentina-retirement-is-saddest-day-of-my-career) · 7 Oct 2026, 2:18 PM PKT > Messi, who scored a goal and provided two assists in the victory at the Monumental Stadium, took to the field after the win to express... - **BOL News** — [Messi scores, assists in emotional farewell as Argentina beats Benin 3-0](https://bolnews.com/football/messi-scores-assists-in-emotional-farewell-as-argentina-beats-benin-3-0) · 7 Oct 2026, 2:04 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Witness Messi's emotional farewell as he caps a 21-year Argentina career, exiting as their record goal scorer and most capped player. - **Hum News English** — [Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with goal, 2 assists in tear-filled farewell](https://humenglish.com/latest/lionel-messi-ends-argentina-career-with-goal-2-assists-in-tear-filled-farewell/) · 7 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi met the moment, contributing to all three goals in his final appearance for Argentina's national team, a 3-0 exhibition victory over Benin on Tuesday in Buenos Aires. Emotions were high even before Messi, 39, took the field at Estadio Monumental, where a sold-out crowd chanted his name and sang to him through his 208th match representing his country in inter... - **Business Recorder** — [Teammates and fans bid emotional farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina finale](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443074/teammates-and-fans-bid-emotional-farewell-to-messi-ahead-of-argentina-finale) · 7 Oct 2026, 10:57 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > From former and current team mates to tearful fans outside the Monumental stadium, tributes poured in for Argentine great Lionel Messi on Tuesday as the country prepared to bid farewell to their captain in his final international appearance. Brazil’s ​Neymar, Messi’s former Barcelona and Paris St Germain teammate and longtime friend, said the whole world ‌should be grateful for what the Argenti... - **24 News HD** — [Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team](https://www.24newshd.tv/07-Oct-2026/emotion-tears-messi-retires-argentina-national-team) · 7 Oct 2026, 9:41 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires. - **Geo News** — [Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team](https://www.geo.tv/latest/685362-emotion-tears-as-messi-retires-from-argentina-national-team) · 7 Oct 2026, 8:32 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi celebrates scoring in his final international appearance for Argentina — AFPLionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world... - **Minute Mirror** — [Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell: The end of an extraordinary Argentina journey](https://minutemirror.com.pk/lionel-messis-emotional-farewell-the-end-of-an-extraordinary-argentina-journey-640626/) · 7 Oct 2026, 8:29 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — [Lionel Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class](https://www.dawn.com/news/2035351/lionel-messi-signs-off-in-tears-after-one-last-argentina-master-class) · 7 Oct 2026, 7:53 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi delivered one last master class in blue and white on Tuesday as Argentina’s captain brought the curtain down on his extraordinary 21-year international career by scoring one goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin. The 39-year-old’s final bow in front of more than 85,000 fans at a packed Monumental Stadium was less about football and more a national celebrat... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with goal, 2 assists in tear-filled farewell](https://www.arabnews.pk/sport/lionel-messi-ends-argentina-career-with-goal-2-assists-in-tear-filled-farewell-3003403) · 7 Oct 2026, 6:51 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina’s national team, marking the end of an illustrious 21-year international career. - **The Express Tribune** — [Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633445/messi-says-argentina-retirement-is-saddest-day-of-my-career) · 7 Oct 2026, 5:24 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > The 39-year-old delivers a goal and two assists before addressing supporters at the Monumental - **Daily Times** — [Messi’s last Argentina game: Where and when to watch](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563392/messis-last-argentina-game-where-and-when-to-watch/) · 6 Oct 2026, 6:50 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi will wear the Argentina shirt for the final time against Benin on October 6, 2026. Argentina will face Benin in an international friendly at Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match starts at 8:00 p.m. local time, which means 4:00 a.m. Pakistan time on October 7. Fans in the United States can […] ### 5 Oct 2026 — Lionel Messi to play final international match for Argentina against Benin (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the emotional significance of Lionel Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, framing it as the "end of an era." They highlighted the venue—Estadio Monumental—and the expected large crowd, with some noting the date and time of the match. The framing was largely consistent, with a focus on Messi’s legacy and the occasion’s sentimental value. The News International also mentioned the match being billed as "The Last..." though the excerpt is cut off. - **24 News HD** — [End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots](https://www.24newshd.tv/06-Oct-2026/end-era-messi-prepares-hang-argentina-boots) · 6 Oct 2026, 3:57 PM PKT > Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental. - **ARY News (English)** — [End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots](https://arynews.tv/end-of-an-era-as-messi-prepares-to-hang-up-argentina-boots) · 6 Oct 2026, 2:37 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Some 85,000 Argentina fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin that brings... - **The Express Tribune** — [End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633287/end-of-an-era-as-messi-prepares-to-hang-up-argentina-boots) · 6 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Some 85,000 fans are expected at the Monumental as the World Cup winner faces Benin in final international appearance - **The News International** — [Lionel Messi to play final Argentina match in historic send-off against Benin](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1418841-lionel-messi-to-play-final-argentina-match-in-historic-send-off-against-benin) · 5 Oct 2026, 8:18 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi is set to pull on the Argentina No. 10 shirt one final time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in an emotional international friendly against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.Billed as "The Last Tango," this farewell match brings down the curtain on a legendary 21-year... ### 4 Oct 2026 — Messi to make final appearance for Argentina in farewell match against Benin (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the fact that Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina in a farewell friendly against Benin, emphasizing his long international career and significant contributions, such as 125 goals and a World Cup win. Hum News English and Business Recorder framed the event as the conclusion of a "long, hard-won love story" with Argentina, a phrase not used by other outlets. While most described the match as a symbolic send-off, they did not mention any controversy or public reaction. - **ARY News (English)** — [Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off](https://arynews.tv/messi-readies-for-final-farewell-in-argentina-send-off) · 5 Oct 2026, 2:24 PM PKT > After more than two decades of service to his country, the 39-year-old superstar will hand over the captain's armband for good as he... - **Business Recorder** — [Messi farewell closes a long, hard-won love story with Argentina](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442707/messi-farewell-closes-a-long-hard-won-love-story-with-argentina) · 5 Oct 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > When Lionel Messi makes his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, it will bring to an end a journey that began with the country’s football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history. The farewell against Benin ​at Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ends an international career spanning more than two decades, which began w... - **Minute Mirror** — [Lionel Messi ready for final Argentina farewell against Benin](https://minutemirror.com.pk/lionel-messi-ready-for-final-argentina-farewell-against-benin-639749/) · 5 Oct 2026, 11:28 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi is set for his final Argentina appearance against Benin as the World Cup-winning captain prepares to bid farewell and usher..... - **Dawn** — [Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034898/messi-readies-for-final-farewell-in-argentina-send-off) · 5 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions. After more than two decades of service to his country, the 39-year-old superstar will hand over the captain’s armband for good as he makes his final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey at the Estadio Mon... - **The Express Tribune** — [Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633082/messi-readies-for-final-farewell-in-argentina-send-off) · 5 Oct 2026, 9:32 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The superstar closes his international career with 125 goals, 68 assists and a World Cup triumph - **Hum News English** — [Messi farewell closes a long, hard-won love story with Argentina](https://humenglish.com/latest/messi-farewell-closes-a-long-hard-won-love-story-with-argentina/) · 4 Oct 2026, 10:57 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > When Lionel Messi makes his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, it will bring to an end a journey that began with the country's football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history. 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