{
  "id": 13893122,
  "title": "Messi names Arsenal wonderkid among 10 future superstars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/messi-names-arsenal-wonderkid-among-10-future-superstars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:12:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/messi-names-arsenal-wonderkid-among-10-future-superstars-1.500707099"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Lionel Messi, a renowned footballer, has named Max Dowman, an Arsenal teenager, as one of his top 10 future superstars. Messi, who once aspired to be a wonderkid like himself, is currently one of the greatest footballers of all time. The Argentine star observed Dowman's exceptional skills, which include excellent close control, dribbling, and dribbling past opponents, drawing comparisons to his own playing style.",
  "summary": "Dubai: With the career that Lionel Messi’s has had, few are better placed to spot future superstars. Before becoming one of the greatest footballers of all time, Messi was once a wonderkid himself, making the journey from Argentina to Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy as a youngster. His extraordinary talent quickly set him apart, and he went on to become a global superstar, making his opinion…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}