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Ref. 6HOW2N · Updated 38d ago
Translated (EN)· Original: "Cuti Romero, el heredero de Messi"

Cuti Romero, Messi's heir

Lionel Messi's withdrawal from the Argentine national team opens a new stage for the Albiceleste. The '10' has been the sporting, spiritual and media axis of the three-time champion squad for almost 20 years. His departure generates a total void in the heart of a squad that will long for, and not...

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AS 25 Sept
Last updated
38d ago

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Assigned by our editorial team · 38d ago
  • Single-source claim: initial report lacks independent corroboration after multi-day monitoring window.
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  1. 25 Sept
    17:18
    ASPablo AlmohallaOriginales

    La retirada de Lionel Messi de la selección argentina abre una nueva etapa para la Albiceleste.

    as.com

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