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Lionel Messi scores 76th free-kick goal amid Inter Miami loss and Argentina farewell plans

Lionel Messi recently scored his 76th career free-kick goal during Inter Miami's 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew in an MLS match. Despite Messi's spectacular equalizer, Columbus Crew secured the win with a goal from Jamal Thiaré in stoppage time.

Following this club performance, Messi is set to join the Argentina national team for a series of friendly matches. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed a schedule including fixtures against Bolivia on September 30 in Córdoba, Burkina Faso on October 3 at the Monumental, and a final match against Benin on October 6 at the Monumental.

The match against Benin is designated as Messi's official farewell from the Argentina national team, marking his 208th appearance. Due to sanctions following the 2026 World Cup, the matches against Bolivia and Burkina Faso will be held at 50% stadium capacity.

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AFA · Argentina national team · Columbus Crew · Cristian Kily González · Cristian ‘Kily’ González · Inter Miami CF · Jamal Thiaré · Josef Martinez · Lionel Messi · MLS · Major League Soccer · Rodrigo De Paul

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