{
  "id": 4849500,
  "title": "'Humility Stood Out Just As Much As Your Genius': Jay Shah Pays Tribute To Lionel Messi, Recalls Proud India Cricket Jersey Moment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/humility-stood-out-just-as-much-as-your-genius-jay-shah-pays-tribute",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:59:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/humility-stood-out-just-as-much-as-your-genius-jay-shah-pays-tribute-to-lionel-messi-recalls-proud-india-cricket-jersey-moment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ICC Chairman Jay Shah honored Argentine football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday, hailing his career and humility following the superstar's retirement from international football. Shah met Messi during the Argentine's historic visit to India and recalled presenting him with an India cricket team jersey, describing it as a proud cross-sport moment. Messi, now 39, announced his retirement on August 31, concluding a stellar international career that included being Argentina's most-capped player and highest goal scorer, with 203 appearances and 124 goals.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine football legend's retirement from international football, recalling their meeting during Messi's historic visit to India. Jay Shah took to Instagram on Tuesday to hail Messi's remarkable career and describe his humility as being as impressive as his achievements on the football…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Argentina Shirt Won’t Feel The Same': Shikhar Dhawan Pays Emotional Tribute To Lionel Messi After International Retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/argentina-shirt-wont-feel-the-same-shikhar-dhawan-pays-emotional",
        "published": "2026-09-01T06:17:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Argentina: Lionel Messi announces end of international career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/argentina-lionel-messi-announces-end-of-international-career",
        "published": "2026-09-01T08:23:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}