Retirement: Three times Messi scored against Nigeria

Author: AyobamiPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Argentina

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Retirement: Three times Messi scored against Nigeria

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious career with Argentina, highlighted by a World Cup victory. He faced Nigeria four times, winning all encounters, including two at the World Cups in 2014 and 2018, where he scored three goals in total. His last match against the Super Eagles was in 2018, where Argentina won 2-1.

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