{
  "id": 12520436,
  "title": "Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina national football team: A look at his $1.1 billion net worth, endorsements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-argentina-national-football-team-a-look",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-argentina-national-football-team-a-look-at-his-1-1-billion-net-worth-endorsements-11791336434885.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi concluded his illustrious international career with the Argentina national football team in a friendly match against Benin, marking the end of a legendary 21-year journey. On August 31, the 39-year-old announced his retirement, a decision influenced by Argentina's World Cup final loss, his father's recent passing, and the desire to allow younger players a chance to shine. Despite his retirement from international football, Messi remains active on the club stage, playing for Inter Miami. Forbes has valued his net worth at approximately $1.1 billion, a testament to his remarkable achievements both on and off the field. Messi's career with Argentina is studded with numerous accolades, including the FIFA World Cup in 2022, two Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024, and the Finalissima. His international career, which included 207 appearances and a total of 125 goals, will be remembered fondly by fans and players alike. Messi's farewell match against Benin signified the close of an era, allowing supporters to honor his significant contributions to Argentine football. While Messi has moved on from international football, his club career with Inter Miami continues, with a contract extending until 2028.",
  "summary": "Forbes estimates Messi’s net worth at around $1.1 billion.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}