Argentina beats Bolivia 4-0 in its first match since Lionel Messi's international retirement - ABC News

Argentina defeated Bolivia 4-0 in Córdoba on Wednesday in their first match since Lionel Messi announced his international retirement. Goals were scored by Lautaro Martínez (19th minute), Nicolás Paz (29th), Cristian Romero (54th), and José Manuel López (86th), with Cuti Romero captaining the side in Messi's absence. The 39-year-old Messi, who played 207 games and scored 125 goals for Argentina, will make one final farewell appearance against Benin next Tuesday in Buenos Aires.