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Factbox-Soccer-Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi

Factbox-Soccer-Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi

Aug 31 (Reuters) - Argentina's Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday. Following are facts about Messi's playing career. Born June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.
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Why Lionel Messi decided to retire from the Argentina national team

Why Lionel Messi decided to retire from the Argentina national team

The end of an era for the sport's legend.
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Soccer-No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina

Soccer-No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina

By Julien Pretot Aug 31 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his extraordinary international career on Monday, announcing his retirement soon after inspiring Argentina to within one victory of a second successive World Cup triumph.
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Soccer-'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass

Soccer-'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass

Aug 30 (Reuters) - Inter Miami interim coach Guillermo Hoyos ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi after the Argentine playmaker scored four goals in a Major League Soccer match for the first time in his career to inspire a 7-1 thrashing of CF Montreal on Saturday.
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Lionel Messi scores 4 goals, adds assist to lead Inter Miami to 7-1 romp over Montreal

Lionel Messi scores 4 goals, adds assist to lead Inter Miami to 7-1 romp over Montreal

Lionel Messi scored three times in the second half to finish off his first four-goal effort in MLS play while adding an assist, and Inter Miami scored six unaswered goals in a 7-1 romp over CF Montreal
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FOUR GOALS! See Lionel Messi's haul in 7-1 Inter Miami win

FOUR GOALS! See Lionel Messi's haul in 7-1 Inter Miami win

Lionel Messi continues his World Cup momentum by nearly tying the MLS record for most goals in a match in Inter Miami CF's 7-1 win over CF Montréal.
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‘The plan is very clear’ – Mateu Alemany offers update on Barcelona target Julian Alvarez

‘The plan is very clear’ – Mateu Alemany offers update on Barcelona target Julian Alvarez

‘We hope he'll be back in the team quickly and available for the next LaLiga match.'
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Tennis-Pegula cruises, Krejcikova crashes out as US Open begins

Tennis-Pegula cruises, Krejcikova crashes out as US Open begins

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Highest-ranked American Jessica Pegula cruised into the U.S. Open second round while 27th seed Barbora Krejcikova crashed out, as the year's final major got underway on Sunday with a record purse of $108 million up for grabs.
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Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati, live updates, lineup, stats, how to watch

Nashville SC vs FC Cincinnati, live updates, lineup, stats, how to watch

Nashville SC hosts FC Cincinnati at Geodis Park on Aug. 29 looking to win their fourth straight MLS game.
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Julian Alvarez’s agent responds to claims Barcelona target missed training due to depression

Julian Alvarez’s agent responds to claims Barcelona target missed training due to depression

The player’s representative says there’s ‘no truth’ in recent reports.
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Tennis-Former champion Medvedev, top American Pegula advance as US Open begins

Tennis-Former champion Medvedev, top American Pegula advance as US Open begins

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Former champion Daniil Medvedev strolled into the U.S. Open second round while highest-ranked American Jessica Pegula also advanced, as the year's final major got underway on Sunday with a record purse of $108 million up for grabs.
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Lionel Messi retires from international football

Lionel Messi retires from international football

The international game will be without Lionel Messi moving forward.