{
  "id": 4837792,
  "title": "‘It hurts to see Messi in tears’: What Ronaldo said when Argentina star first retired",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/it-hurts-to-see-messi-in-tears-what-ronaldo-said-when-argentina-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:42:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/it-hurts-to-see-messi-in-tears-what-cristiano-ronaldo-said-when-argentina-star-first-retired-from-international-football-in-2016-urged-his-greatest-rival-to-comeback/articleshow/133675698.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Lionel Messi has announced his second international retirement from football. This decision follows a highly successful period of winning major trophies. He leaves the national team after a distinguished career with many achievements. Messi's departure marks the end of a significant chapter in his football journey. He expressed gratitude and acknowledged the emergence of new talent.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}