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  "title": "Messi legacy will live forever, says Beckham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/messi-legacy-will-live-forever-says-beckham-4843751",
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  "published": "2026-09-01T11:06:39.000Z",
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  "summary": "David Beckham said Lionel Messi’s “legacy will live forever” after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football. Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals. The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country Read More:…",
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        "title": "Messi legacy will ‘live forever’, says Beckham",
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        "title": "Messi’s legacy will ‘live forever’, says Beckham",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Why Messi’s legacy extends beyond the game itself",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Messi legacy will live forever, says Beckham",
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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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