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  "title": "The world reacts to Messi’s farewell to international football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/the-world-reacts-to-messis-farewell-to-international-football",
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  "published": "2026-08-31T18:58:50.000Z",
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  "account": "Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national football team on Monday. His announcement sparked reactions across the globe and within Argentina. The official national team account on X posted a message honoring Messi, expressing eternal gratitude and love. Nearly all clubs in the Argentine Primera Division, including River Plate, Racing, and Vélez Sarsfield, also posted tributes. Messi's teammates, Rodriguez de Paul, Enzo Fernández, and Ángel Di María, among others, published heartfelt messages appreciating Messi's leadership, humanity, and impact on the game. Notable figures outside of football, such as the Olympic Games, CONMEBOL, UEFA, and Major League Soccer, also paid tribute to the Argentine legend. FIFA published a video highlighting Messi's 21 World Cup goals and congratulated him on his extraordinary career. FIFA president Gianni Infantino wished Messi the best for his next chapter, praising his talent and humility. President Javier Milei, Argentine tennis star Gabriela Sabatini, and Argentine basketball confederation also congratulated Messi. Even non-football-related figures, like the NBA's Latin America account and Japanese Ambassador to Argentina, expressed their gratitude for Messi's contributions.",
  "summary": "From former teammates to stars and leagues from other sports, the announcement brought a cascade of reactions La entrada The world reacts to Messi’s farewell to international football se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
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