Messi Bids Argentina Farewell; Padres Cut Brewers Lead

“ESPN says Lionel Messi played his 208th and final game for Argentina and scored his 126th goal.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on The Asia Desk
Published 1:20 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by ESPN: “Padres survive Brewers in Game 3 to extend series”, with reporting from ESPN.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:20 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Argentina, Lionel Messi, Padres, Brewers.
BBN covered this story before: Messi Plays Final Argentina Game; Syria Returns Passport (October 6).

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ESPNPadres survive Brewers in Game 3 to extend series
ESPNMessi marks tearful Argentina farewell with goal: Wish I could play forever

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorESPN says Lionel Messi played his 208th and final game for Argentina and scored his 126th goal.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat is a blue-chip stock ringing the closing bell.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDid he get a gift card? Do they give you a sheet cake? I would want a sheet cake.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorChip, I rode an NFL bench for four seasons and got a sad handshake. Messi gets a stadium crying. Unfair market.