{
  "id": 12661485,
  "title": "Messi’s former Barca teammate Pedro retires at 39 after glittering 25-trophy career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/messis-former-barca-teammate-pedro-retires-at-39-after-glittering-25",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/messis-former-barcelona-teammate-pedro-retires-at-39-after-glittering-25-trophy-career/articleshow/134769563.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pedro Rodriguez bids farewell to football after an illustrious 20-year journey, celebrated at clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea, where he amassed numerous trophies. A member of the victorious Spanish team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012, he leaves behind a legacy of 794 club appearances and 197 goals. His retirement follows closely behind that of Lionel Messi, signaling the closure of a…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Barcelona hails Messi’s remarkable career with Argentina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/barcelona-hails-messis-remarkable-career-with-argentina",
        "published": "2026-10-07T10:52:39.000Z"
      }
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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."
}