{
  "id": 12276200,
  "title": "Roanldo’s Future Not Certain as Curtain Falls on Messi’s Argentina Career Today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/roanldos-future-not-certain-as-curtain-falls-on-messis-argentina",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:13:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/06/roanldos-future-not-certain-as-curtain-falls-on-messis-argentina-career-today/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Lionel Messi prepares to bid farewell to his illustrious international career, there exists a possibility that Cristiano Ronaldo's could be coming to an end as well. After the World Cup, the 39-year-old Messi announced his retirement from international football, while Ronaldo, at 41, had decided to continue playing for Portugal. However, there is a glimmer of hope that Messi's Argentina career may extend a few more days, with a home friendly against Benin Republic in Buenos Aires today potentially being his final match.\n\nRonaldo's decision to play on for Portugal has not been without controversy. Following a heated dressing room row with new coach Jorge Jesus in a Nations League match against Norway, Ronaldo refused to be substituted and walked out on the team. The Al-Nassr forward has made an impressive 146 goals and amassed 234 caps for Portugal, setting both world records in the process. The situation has escalated given Jesus's reputation for being a formidable and unyielding leader. In light of this, Ronaldo finds himself at a pivotal juncture, contemplating whether to continue his international career or step away from the international stage.",
  "summary": "As Lionel Messi prepares to get a hero’s farewell for his successful international career, Cristiano Ronaldo’s could have ended with him running down the tunnel at the final whistle of",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}