{
  "id": 12436460,
  "title": "‘We won't be marking Messi’: Benin defender’s message ahead of icon’s farewell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/we-wont-be-marking-messi-benin-defenders-message-ahead-of-icons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T17:30:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/we-would-not-be-marking-messi-benin-defenders-heartwarming-message-ahead-of-argentina-icons-farewell/articleshow/134746913.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Benin defender Mohamed Tijani has shared his respect for Lionel Messi before his final international match. Argentina will face Benin in a friendly, marking Messi's farewell in the national team. Tijani emphasised that the focus will be on enjoying the occasion rather than stopping Messi. Messi's international career has been historic, leading Argentina to several achievements, including the…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}