Sports‘No one else like him’: Argentinians rally for Lionel Messi

Residents of Buenos Aires are paying tribute to Lionel Messi after he announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team. Fans pose before murals of him with the 2022 World Cup, while landmarks glow in Argentina’s colours. The Argentine Football Association plans a farewell match for a player fans and teammates say became a national symbol after the 2022 triumph.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-01 15:57Original