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  "id": 4796443,
  "title": "'My daughter will be very proud': Messi's teammates pay heartfelt tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/my-daughter-will-be-very-proud-messis-teammates-pay-heartfelt-tribute",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:15:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/my-daughter-will-be-very-proud-lionel-messis-teammates-pay-heartfelt-tribute/articleshow/133666088.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammates have paid emotional tribute after the legendary captain announced his international retirement. Emi Martinez, Angel Di Maria, Lisandro, Lautaro Martinez and Leandro Paredes praised his leadership, friendship, humility and impact on their careers. Messi leaves as Argentina’s most-capped player and leading scorer, having won two Copa America titles and the 2022…",
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        "title": "Beckham and Mourinho pay tribute to Messi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/beckham-and-mourinho-pay-tribute-to-messi",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:01:17.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "Beckham and Mourinho pay tribute to Messi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/beckham-and-mourinho-pay-tribute-to-messi-4857420",
        "published": "2026-09-01T12:23:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Beckham and Mourinho pay tribute to Messi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/beckham-and-mourinho-pay-tribute-to-messi-4875085",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:04:51.000Z"
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  "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."
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