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Onazi, Okocha, Neymar lead tributes to Messi after Argentina retirement
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points Ogenyi Onazi and Austin Okocha are among those who have paid tribute to Messi. Tributes have been paid to Lionel Messi.
Tributes have been paid to Lionel Messi. His retirement from international football with Argentina prompted reactions from various football stars. Ogenyi Onazi and Austin Okocha are among those who have paid tribute to Messi. They are joined by other notable figures in the football world, such as Neymar.
Further details about the tributes and reactions to Messi's retirement are available.
The news of Messi's retirement has led to an outpouring of appreciation for his career and achievements in international football.
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Category: News Published: October 7, 2026 Source: The Punch Reading time: 1 min
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