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  "id": 4822521,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Messi’s achievements, four unwanted records with Argentina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/full-list-messis-achievements-four-unwanted-records-with-argentina-4822521",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:46:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-messis-achievements-four-unwanted-records-with-argentina/"
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  "account": "Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football after a remarkable 20-year career with Argentina. The football icon announced his retirement on Monday, expressing that he has given his country his all and has nothing more to offer. Messi's decision to retire came shortly after the 2026 World Cup final, further solidified by the passing of his father. This article delves into the extensive list of Messi's landmark achievements and unwanted records during his time with the Argentine national team, La Albiceleste.\n\nMessi's journey with Argentina began at the U-20 level, marked by a red card, and culminated in a captaincy role during his senior national team career. Throughout his tenure, Messi amassed numerous trophies, individual records, and showcased leadership skills that defined a golden generation of Argentine football. Despite the accolades, Messi acknowledges that his Argentina career has not concluded with a Hollywood ending, leaving room for one unwanted record in this list.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi has confirmed his retirement from international football after more than 20 years of a career that started with Argentina’s U-20 team and ended with him as the senior national team captain. Messi, who announced his retirement on Monday, said he had given his country his best and had “nothing more to give.” He Read More:…",
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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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