{
  "id": 12644790,
  "title": "From Rosario To World Cup Glory: Lionel Messi Bids An Emotional Farewell To Argentina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/from-rosario-to-world-cup-glory-lionel-messi-bids-an-emotional",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:12:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/from-rosario-to-world-cup-glory-lionel-messi-bids-an-emotional-farewell-to-argentina"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For over two decades, Argentina relied on Lionel Messi for moments of magic. On Tuesday night, 85,000 fans packed the Monumental Stadium to bid farewell to the player who wore Argentina's colors for 21 years. Messi delivered more than a goodbye; he staged a farewell exhibition, scoring from the penalty spot and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0. The score was almost secondary to the celebration of the man who carried the burden of expectation to World Cup glory.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: For more than two decades, Argentina looked to Lionel Messi whenever it needed a moment of magic. On Tuesday night, 85,000 people packed the Monumental Stadium for one final glimpse. They got more than a goodbye. Messi turned his farewell appearance into one last exhibition, scoring from the penalty spot and providing two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0. But the score was almost…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘Not coming here anymore’, Messi’s farewell speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/not-coming-here-anymore-messis-farewell-speech",
        "published": "2026-10-07T08:16:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘A remarkable story of resilience’ – How Lionel Messi turned his Argentina career around to bid farewell as arguably his country’s greatest ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/a-remarkable-story-of-resilience-how-lionel-messi-turned-his",
        "published": "2026-10-07T12:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}