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Benin reacts to Messi farewell game
A friendly match between Benin's national team and Argentina in Buenos Aires was marked by widespread protests from the Beninese Football Federation after Beninese players were prevented from exchanging shirts and photos with Argentine players, and were deprived of any financial benefits associated with the match, which was held as a celebration of Messi's retirement from international football. Despite Benin's loss 3-0, the crisis worsened due to strict restrictions imposed after the game, including not allowing them to interact with the opponents, withholding any profits or bonuses, and previous complaints regarding travel and accommodation arrangements, with no financial compensation received. These actions angered the Beninese delegation and revealed obvious discrimination against the African team amidst widespread criticism of the organizers' policies.
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