Thousands of emotional fans gathered at Buenos Aires' Monumental stadium and surrounding fan zones to witness Lionel Messi's farewell from Argentina's national team, with many moved to tears as the 39-year-old legend played his final international match ▻ ↧ Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class The 39-year-old's final bow in front of more than ‌85,000 fans at a packed Monumental stadium was less about football and more a national celebration of Messi's service to the national team.