{
  "id": 12534806,
  "title": "🎥 The moments that defined Messi's last tango",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/the-moments-that-defined-messis-last-tango",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/moments-defined-messis-last-tango-031800001.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 6, El Monumental witnessed a day of profound emotions as Messi bid farewell to Argentina's national team. The stadium overflowed with adoration for the legendary player, but beneath the cheers, a profound sense of loss lingered. Messi's tears as he entered the stadium reflected the magnitude of this momentous occasion, and the Malvinas flag was carried in as the team entered, a poignant symbol of his legacy.\n\nDiego Scaloni, the coach, was visibly moved, his emotions spilling over during the national anthem. Messi, the consummate team player, hugged each of his teammates one last time before the match commenced. The atmosphere at El Monumental reached a standstill in the 10th minute, a chilling reminder of what was to come. Otamendi delivered a heartfelt farewell, and when the final goal was scored, Messi was treated like a hero, ushered out in an emotional send-off.\n\nThe referee handed over his whistle to Messi, a symbolic gesture marking the end of an era. Drone shows lit up the sky, painting a touching tribute to Messi's contribution to Argentina's footballing history. Enzo Fernández, Messi's brother, was inconsolable, a testament to the love and respect shared among the family. And to Thiago Messi, the younger brother of Lionel, Scaloni offered a few words of comfort, encapsulating the gratitude and farewell sentiment shared by the Argentine people.",
  "summary": "It was a day of mixed emotions at El Monumental. On the one hand, the fans showed Lio Messi all their love and gratitude for his time with Argentina’s national team, but somewhere in their hearts th...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "title": "Emotion, tears as Messi prepares for Argentina farewell",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/emotion-tears-as-messi-prepares-for-argentina-farewell",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:44:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina: Pregame tears, a giant flying jersey and 1 final international goal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/lionel-messis-last-game-for-argentina-pregame-tears-a-giant-flying",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:40:22.000Z"
      }
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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."
}