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The football world says goodbye to Messi: 'We will always be grateful to you, captain'
Croatia⚽ Sports11 hr. ago

The football world says goodbye to Messi: 'We will always be grateful to you, captain'

Lionel Messi has officially announced his departure from the Argentine national football team, a decision influenced by personal circumstances and the passing of his father, Jorge, who was a significant supporter throughout his career. Messi holds records for appearances and goals for Argentina, having played 207 matches and scored 125 goals. His most notable achievement with the national team was winning the World Cup in 2022, though Argentina lost the 2023 final against Spain. Messi also led Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa America and was instrumental in their 2024 campaign. Fellow players, clubs, and organizations have expressed gratitude and admiration for his contributions to Argentine football.

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Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
The football world says goodbye to Messi: 'We will always be grateful to you, captain'

Lionel Messi has officially announced his departure from the Argentine national football team, a decision influenced by personal circumstances and the passing of his father, Jorge, who was a significant supporter throughout his career. Messi holds records for appearances and goals for Argentina, having played 207 matches and scored 125 goals. His most notable achievement with the national team was winning the World Cup in 2022, though Argentina lost the 2023 final against Spain. Messi also led Argentina to victory in the 2021 Copa America and was instrumental in their 2024 campaign. Fellow players, clubs, and organizations have expressed gratitude and admiration for his contributions to Argentine football.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on sports and does not involve political topics such as government, elections, or public policy. It provides factual information about Messi's retirement from the national team and includes quotes and tributes from various individuals and organizations, maintaining a balanced and

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
Argentinians crushed by Messi's decision, and the country's president responded: "Impossible man... "

Lionel Messi has announced his departure from the Argentine national football team, a decision influenced by his father's recent passing and his reflection on his career. Messi, who played 207 matches and scored 125 goals for Argentina, led the team to their first World Cup victory in 2022 but suffered a defeat in this year's final against Spain. His exit has prompted widespread tributes from teammates, clubs, and organizations like CONMEBOL, with many calling him 'unforgettable' and expressing gratitude for his contributions to Argentine football. The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, also publicly praised Messi, calling him 'an impossible man.'

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on sports-related content, specifically, Lionel Messi's retirement from the Argentine national team, and does not engage with politics, policy, or public figures beyond mentioning the country's president in a ceremonial capacity. There is no framing or slant detectable in a

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