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  "id": 12515675,
  "title": "One Last Goal For Argentina! Lionel Messi Converts Penalty To Make It 3-0 In Emotional Farewell Match | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/one-last-goal-for-argentina-lionel-messi-converts-penalty-to-make-it",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:25:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
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    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/one-last-goal-for-argentina-lionel-messi-converts-penalty-to-make-it-3-0-in-emotional-farewell-match-video"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi delivered a memorable farewell to his final Argentina match as he netted a penalty to secure a 3-0 victory against Benin at Estadio Monumental. The packed stadium erupted in celebration as Messi stepped up to take the spot-kick and calmly dispatched the ball into the back of the net, sparking a deafening roar from the fans. Messi, the nation's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals, had already been showered with emotional tributes throughout his emotional farewell match, with fans honoring his iconic No. 10 jersey. Messi's goal added to his remarkable international tally and brought together more than two decades of memories for the legendary No. 10.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi added another unforgettable moment to his final Argentina appearance, scoring from the penalty spot to make it 3-0 against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on Tuesday. With the packed stadium already celebrating his farewell, Messi stepped up to take the penalty and calmly converted it, sending the ball past the Benin goalkeeper. The goal sparked another huge roar from the crowd as…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/fans-flood-buenos-aires-ahead-of-messis-final-international-match",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:07:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Teammates and fans bid emotional farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/teammates-and-fans-bid-emotional-farewell-to-messi-ahead-of-argentina",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:41:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Teammates and fans bid emotional farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/teammates-and-fans-bid-emotional-farewell-to-messi-ahead-of-argentina-12497252",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:19:20.000Z"
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        "title": "Lionel Messi Fights Back Tears During Argentina's National Anthem In Emotional Farewell Match | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/lionel-messi-fights-back-tears-during-argentinas-national-anthem-in",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:12:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Messi shines in Argentina farewell, ends 21-year career with goal and assist",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/messi-shines-in-argentina-farewell-ends-21-year-career-with-goal-and",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:27:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Messi's emotional farewell ends in 1 goal, 2 assists and 3-0 win for Argentina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/messis-emotional-farewell-ends-in-1-goal-2-assists-and-3-0-win-for",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:18:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/football-lionel-messi-plays-final-game-for-argentina",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/messi-signs-off-in-tears-after-one-last-argentina-master-class-12535506",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:39:00.000Z"
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