{
  "id": 12448521,
  "title": "Watch LIVE: Fans arrive ahead of Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/watch-live-fans-arrive-ahead-of-lionel-messis-farewell-match-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:13:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-live-fans-arrive-ahead-191343490.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Excitement is mounting in Buenos Aires as the date of Lionel Messi's farewell international match with Argentina draws nearer. The South American football powerhouse will take on Benin in a friendly game on Tuesday, October 6 at the Estadio Monumental. The 39-year-old Messi, who announced his retirement from international football in August, has been called back to deliver a final send-off in front of his home crowd.\n\nFans of the legendary Lionel Messi have already begun congregating outside the stadium, awaiting their chance to witness history. They will be able to tune in live to the action via the provided feed.\n\nIf you're planning to be in Buenos Aires on the day of the match, keep an eye out for Messi farewell Argentina Adidas jerseys. You can catch the match on ViX (Watch on Prime Video) starting at 7 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Excitement is building in Buenos Aires as Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina approaches. Follow all the anticipation right here.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/how-to-watch-abu-dhabi-t10-domestic-cup-on-dafanews-live-stream",
        "published": "2026-10-06T17:10:48.000Z"
      }
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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."
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