{
  "id": 4672768,
  "title": "Messi’s 10 most iconic moments as Argentina legend retires from int'l football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/messis-10-most-iconic-moments-as-argentina-legend-retires-from-intl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:12:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/lionel-messis-10-most-iconic-moments-as-argentina-legend-retires-from-international-football/articleshow/133657784.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Lionel Messi has decided to retire from international football at 39, marking the end of an extraordinary era for Argentina. After an impressive career spanning nearly two decades, Messi guided his national team to triumph in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup, as well as reaching the final of the 2026 World Cup. His departure signifies a deeply emotional farewell to a remarkable…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Buenos Aires Times",
        "title": "Messi era ends in Argentina as star retires after World Cup final loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/messi-era-ends-in-argentina-as-star-retires-after-world-cup-final-loss",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:17:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}