"It's a shameful match": Dugarry's outburst over Messi's final Argentina game against Benin

Messi's farewell friendly against Benin on Tuesday draws criticism from Dugarry over weak opposition and poor treatment of African teams.

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina against Benin on Tuesday night, but the fixture has drawn widespread criticism. Christophe Dugarry and others have questioned the choice of opponent—Benin ranked 119th in the world—and the conditions surrounding the match. Argentina's recent friendlies have been poorly organized: Burkina Faso arrived just five hours before their 7-0 defeat on Saturday after being stranded in Morocco, while Benin's delegation endured a 23-hour economy flight and faced hotel problems including no hot water and broken facilities. Critics argue the matches lack respect for African players and teams.