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Farewell letter shocks Argentina: referee announced his official farewell
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Farewell letter shocks Argentina: referee announced his official farewell

On July 23, Nicolás Otamendi officially announced his departure from the Argentine national football team after the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old defender, who had been a key player for the team, shared emotional farewell messages on social media, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude to fans. He highlighted his four major international titles and mentioned that he would join River Plate for the next two years. The announcement comes amid the team's defeat in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, where a last-minute goal by Ferran Torres ended their hopes of winning the tournament.

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Farewell letter shocks Argentina: referee announced his official farewell

On July 23, Nicolás Otamendi officially announced his departure from the Argentine national football team after the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old defender, who had been a key player for the team, shared emotional farewell messages on social media, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude to fans. He highlighted his four major international titles and mentioned that he would join River Plate for the next two years. The announcement comes amid the team's defeat in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, where a last-minute goal by Ferran Torres ended their hopes of winning the tournament.

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