Messi pays tribute to Maradona in emotional Argentina farewell
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Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to Diego Maradona in a farewell message to Argentina's national team on Wednesday, a day after making his final appearance for his country. Messi, 39, reflected on his international career in an Instagram post, paying tribute to his family and remembering Maradona, Argentina's other great football icon, who died around six years ago.
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