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Cuti Romero, Messi's heir
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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file
Chronological Trajectory Map
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First Reported· Pablo Almohalla (AS)
38d ago (25 Sept)"La retirada de Lionel Messi de la selección argentina abre una nueva etapa para la Albiceleste."
State: Developing
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Official Resolution
38d ago (25 Sept)"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..."
State: Rumour Outcome Verified