Following Argentina's 3-0 victory against Benin—where Messi scored his 126th international goal alongside two assists—prominent Bangladeshi stars took to social media to express their admiration, nostalgia, and grief over the conclusion of a 21-year international career. Acclaimed film actress Pori Moni shared a deeply moving message reflecting on sleepless nights, tearful moments, and the unmatched joy of witnessing Messi lift the 2022 World Cup trophy in Qatar, stating that while generations and jerseys will change, the story of the number 10 will endure forever. Celebrated film star Dilara Hanif Purnima described the sorrow of seeing Messi wear the national colors for the final time as transcending everyday grief. Popular television actor Irfan Sajjad and musician Belal Khan also published tributes, thanking the Argentine icon for defining their childhoods and youth, declaring that true legends leave the pitch but never the hearts of their global admirers.