Messi Scores and Assists as Argentina Beat Benin 3-0

Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in an international friendly.

Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, before turning provider as the world champions extended their advantage. Argentina added a third goal later in the match to seal a comfortable victory over the West African side.

The result further underlined Argentina’s strength on the international stage, with Messi once again playing a key role in the team’s attacking performance.

For Benin, the defeat came despite their efforts to contain the Argentine attack, as the South American champions controlled much of the game and maintained their advantage until the final whistle.