'If he wants to score, he'll have to work for it!' - Marcel Dandjinou refuses to grant Lionel Messi easy goals in final international match
Goal | 05.10.2026 14:58
Speaking from Buenos Aires ahead of the clash, Dandjinou acknowledged the historic nature of the event while maintaining his professional focus - with Messi looking to bounce back after his final competitive appearance ended in a painful 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. 'For me, this match isn't like any other. I think it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, because it's Messi's last match. It's a special game,' the goalkeeper declared. 'We're here for Argentina and for Messi, but we mustn't forget that we also represent our country. We're here to defend Benin. This is football: eleven against eleven. We can win, draw, or they can win... We're not here to be tourists in Argentina; we're here to play and compete.'
