{
  "id": 4867627,
  "title": "Messi Retires From Int’l Football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/messi-retires-from-intl-football-4867627",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:08:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/messi-retires-from-intl-football/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football, expressing his deep sorrow over the decision. At 39 years old, Messi led Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022 and holds the record as the country's top scorer and most-capped player with 125 goals in 207 appearances. Speaking on Instagram, Messi revealed that he has exhausted his capacity to contribute further to the national team. He mentioned that time is running out and the chapter of his international career has closed, causing him deep pain. Messi reiterated his love for the national team and pledged to always support them, even as young talents step into the spotlight. The announcement follows his father's demise in August, an event that prompted Messi to reassess his football future.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” him but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who Read More... The post Messi Retires From Int’l Football appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Messi retires from international football: ‘Eternal’ star praised by peers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/messi-retires-from-international-football-eternal-star-praised-by",
        "published": "2026-09-01T08:04:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Messi retires from int’l football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/messi-retires-from-intl-football",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:34:37.000Z"
      }
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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."
}