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The next FIFA window for Argentina will mark Lionel Messi's farewell from the national team, which is why the match has generated expectation among his followers, including Mohamed Tijani, a defender for Benin, the team the Albiceleste will face.
In an interview with the Argentine outlet C5N, Mohamed Tijani assured that they do not have a special plan to mark Messi and described the Argentine as “God” of soccer.
Here we tell you everything the Benin defender said about the “Flea”.
What did Mohamed Tijani say about Lionel Messi?
Ahead of the match, Mohamed Tijani showed his admiration for the “Flea” and asserted that he is the best player in the world and “God” of soccer.
“Damn. He is the best in the world,” he declared. “I am going to watch him, yes. Messi, you are God.”
Tijani also assured that Benin does not have a special plan to defend their goal against the Argentine footballer and noted that their intention is to enjoy the match.
“There is no need to mark Messi. We are going to enjoy this match. There is no special plan to defend against Messi. We have to enjoy this match.”
Tijani also pointed out the quality of his team and assured that they will give everything so that Messi's last match with the Argentina national team is a great celebration.
“Benin is a very good team to play. I cannot talk about Benin now because we have to enjoy that match. We are going to give everything so that this celebration is very good... the last one for Messi with Argentina because Messi is the best.”
The defender also affirmed that he would like to swap jerseys with Messi and revealed what he would say if he had the opportunity to speak with him.
“I am going to ask him. I am going to tell him: Messi, I love you very much, can you give me your jersey?”
When and what time is the Argentina vs. Benin match?
Argentina vs. Benin will be played next Tuesday, October 6, at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires at 5:00 PM, Central Mexico time.
The match can be watched through the streaming platform ViX Premium.
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