{
  "id": 12540387,
  "title": "Argentina fans bring real GOAT in No. 10 for Messi's farewell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/argentina-fans-bring-real-goat-in-no-10-for-messis-farewell",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:37:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/argentina-fans-bring-real-goat-in-no-10-for-messis-farewell-1.500701139"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi's final appearance for Argentina was a deeply emotional occasion. However, some fans decided to express their sentiments in an unconventional manner. Outside the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, supporters were seen with a live goat dressed in Argentina's team colors. This was a clear statement: for millions of fans, Messi is the GOAT – the Greatest Of All Time. On the night of his farewell match against Benin, some Argentina supporters took the debate about who is the best of all time quite literally.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi’s final match for Argentina was always going to be emotional. But some fans found a brilliant way to make their feelings clear even before kick off. Ahead of Argentina’s farewell match against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, supporters were spotted outside the stadium with an actual goat wearing Argentina colours. Yes, a real goat. The message was obvious. For millions of…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/lionel-messi-scores-as-argentina-beat-benin-for-his-last",
        "published": "2026-10-07T05:42:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}