{
  "id": 4793929,
  "title": "Goals, records, tears … Messi’s most iconic moments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/goals-records-tears-messis-most-iconic-moments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T04:59:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/goals-records-tears-messis-most-iconic-moments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following more than two decades with Argentina. At the age of 39, Messi, who is contracted to Inter Miami until 2028, cited his father's death as the catalyst for his decision. The emotional announcement came through an Instagram post, where Messi acknowledged the challenges of continuing his football career and expressed deep sorrow over the closing of this chapter. Messi's international career included 207 appearances, where he scored 125 goals, making him Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. His impact on the sport transcended his club performances, as evidenced by his numerous records and iconic moments.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi has retired from international football. The 39-year-old, who is signed with Inter Miami until 2028, announced on Monday his successful time with Argentina had come to an end after more than 20 years. Messi said he was considering his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge, earlier this month. In an emotional […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/six-defining-moments-of-lionel-messis-argentina-career",
        "published": "2026-09-01T04:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}