{
  "id": 12654287,
  "title": "‘He deserves the same’: England legend laments Ronaldo’s finale compared to Messi’s",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/he-deserves-the-same-england-legend-laments-ronaldos-finale-compared",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:36:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/cristiano-deserves-the-same-gary-lineker-laments-ronaldos-portugal-finale-compared-to-messis-farewell/articleshow/134768611.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Gary Lineker expressed his sadness over the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's international journey, contrasting it with Lionel Messi's heartfelt farewell with Argentina. While Messi received an emotional send-off, Ronaldo's exit was steeped in controversy. Lineker advocates for a more fitting tribute to Ronaldo's legacy, recognising his significant impact on football.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "What Ronaldo deserves amid uncertainty over Portugal future – Modric",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/what-ronaldo-deserves-amid-uncertainty-over-portugal-future-modric",
        "published": "2026-10-07T12:40:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}