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  "title": "Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi announces international retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/argentine-superstar-footballer-lionel-messi-announces-international",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:30:00.000Z",
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  "summary": "The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.",
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        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "'All the joy he gave us': Argentines thank Messi as he announces international retirement",
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