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Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina with a final goal and an emotional Monumental tribute

Lionel Messi's final appearance for Argentina ended exactly as many of his greatest international nights did: with a goal, a victory and an unforgettable connection with the supporters. The Albiceleste defeated Benin 3-0 in a friendly at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, but the result quickly......

Messi farewell: Buenos Aires subway runs late after Argentina-Benin clash

Buenos Aires is preparing for an emotional night as Lionel Messi approaches what is expected to be his final appearance for Argentina on home soil. The city’s public transport authorities are adapting their services for the occasion, extending subway operations to help thousands of supporters leave......

Messi’s final Argentina appearance overshadowed by controversy over Benin’s preparations

Lionel Messi’s expected final appearance for Argentina has been accompanied by an unexpected controversy, with questions emerging over the conditions faced by Benin ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly in Buenos Aires. The Benin national team, known as the Guépards, reportedly......

Moroccan cinema takes center stage at Cotonou’s 2026 film and digital meetings

Moroccan cinema is taking a prominent place at the 2026 edition of the Cotonou Cinematographic and Digital Meetings, held from October 3 to 10, as filmmakers and cultural institutions from Morocco join industry professionals from Benin and beyond to explore new avenues for artistic exchange and cooperation. The......

Tickets sell out in 90 minutes for Messi’s farewell match with Argentina

Tickets for Lionel Messi’s expected farewell appearance with the Argentina national team sold out in around 90 minutes, highlighting the enormous demand surrounding the captain’s final planned home appearance in the national team shirt. The match against Benin is scheduled for October 6,......

Messi’s farewell Argentina shirt adds a symbolic touch to the iconic No. 10

Lionel Messi is preparing for an emotional final appearance with Argentina, with the national team set to face Benin on October 6 at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. The match will mark the closing chapter of the captain’s international career, following his decision to retire from Argentina......

Moody’s upgrades Benin’s sovereign rating to Ba3 as economic growth accelerates

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating from B1 to Ba3, while changing the outlook from positive to stable. The decision reflects what the agency describes as a gradual strengthening of the West African country’s credit profile, supported by robust economic......

Nigeria expands army to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits under Tinubu plan

Nigeria is set to significantly strengthen its military capabilities after President Bola Tinubu approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing its structure from eight to twelve divisions while authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. The initiative forms part of a broader......

Cambridge University returns Benin bronzes to Nigeria

The University of Cambridge has announced the restitution of 116 artifacts from the former Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria, marking another significant step in the global movement to return cultural heritage taken during the colonial era. The objects, commonly known as the Benin Bronzes, are held by the......