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  "id": 5918267,
  "title": "Messi sets up Miami goal in first game since Argentina retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-sets-up-miami-goal-in-first-game-since-argentina-retirement-5918267",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:15:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438156/messi-sets-up-miami-goal-in-first-game-since-argentina-retirement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi assisted Miami United in their 2-2 draw with Atlanta United on Saturday, marking his first appearance since retiring from international football earlier in the week. The 39-year-old Argentine captain, who led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and finished as runner-up in 2026, entered the match in Florida due to heavy rain and lightning delays. Messi set up the opening goal for Miami in the 32nd minute when midfielder Casemiro headed in a corner past Atlanta goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos. However, the lead was short-lived as Casemiro blocked a cross that bounced off Dayne St. Clair and found the feet of Atlanta's Miguel Almiron, who equalized the score. Suarez restored Miami's advantage just before halftime, but Breel Embolo's 87th-minute penalty tied the match and secured Atlanta's point. Messi, who leads MLS with 18 goals this season, had previously expressed uncertainty about continuing his career following his father's death on August 8.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi provided an assist in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in Florida on Saturday in the Argentine’s first appearance since retiring from international duty earlier this week. Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and a runners-up finish in 2026, started for Miami in a match that kicked off more than 90 minutes late due to heavy rain and lightning. The…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Messi logs 2 assists for Inter Miami in first match since retiring from international soccer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-logs-2-assists-for-inter-miami-in-first-match-since-retiring",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:23:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Messi sets up Miami goal in first game since Argentina retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-sets-up-miami-goal-in-first-game-since-argentina-retirement",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:43:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-creates-both-miami-goals-in-2-2-draw-with-atlanta",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:05:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-creates-both-miami-goals-in-2-2-draw-with-atlanta-5910291",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:19:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Messi assists both goals in first match after Argentina retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/messi-assists-both-goals-in-first-match-after-argentina-retirement",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:01:29.000Z"
      }
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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."
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