Wednesday, October 7, 2026 -Argentina icon Lionel Messi has been labelled a 'disgrace' by some upset fans after his final international match. Supporters on social media have taken aim at the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner after he appeared to snub Benin players requesting selfies in the moments after their 3-0 win at the Estadio Monumental.
After the full-time whistle, Messi shook hands with the
Benin players and tried to embrace his final moments on the pitch as a member
of the national team.
However, one over-enthusiastic Benin player seemed set on
getting Messi to pose for a selfie with a visibly annoyed Lionel Messi
Messi did not seem to be in the mood for a photo and he
appeared visibly miffed at the Benin player.
Messi registered two assists and a goal for Argentina in a
3-0 win over Benin in his final game for the Albiceleste.
Benin's Amiro Amadou eventually intervened and got his
teammate to back off.
A number of people have taken issues with Messi's reaction
and they are accusing him lack of humility.
Watch the video below:
Watch moment ‘humble’ LIONEL MESSI rejects selfie with Benin player during his retirement match (VIDEO) https://t.co/7tbW2WqrC5
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) October 8, 2026
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