Lionel Messi Farewell Match Controversy: Benin Hit Out At Argentina Over Economy Flights, Poor Facilities And Match Fees | Report

Lionel Messi Farewell Match Controversy: Lionel Messi’s long-awaited Argentina farewell has been clouded by controversy just 24 hours before the superstar’s final international appearance. Argentina are set to face Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental on Tuesday, October 6, in a match designed to celebrate Messi’s extraordinary career. Instead, questions over the treatment of African opponents have dominated the build-up.

After Burkina Faso’s travel dispute, the Benin national football team have now raised concerns about economy-class travel, accommodation and training facilities, putting the spotlight on the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Benin Raise Concerns Ahead Of Messi Farewell

The controversy follows Argentina’s 7-0 victory over Burkina Faso on October 3, when the African side reportedly travelled under difficult circumstances after concerns over the flight arrangements.

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