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Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first match since Messi retirement

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay on Friday in their first game since Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football. A second-half own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi followed by a fluky effort from Uruguay midfielder Maxi Araujo sealed defeat for the 2026 World Cup runners-up. Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alavarez gave Argentina hope of a…

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  1. The Straits Times

    Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first match since Messi retirement (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    Messi played his final game for Argentina in October.

  2. Business Recorder

    Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)

    BUENOS AIRES: Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay on Friday in their first game since Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football. A second-half own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi followed by a fluky effort from Uruguay…

  3. ARY News

    Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement (opens ARY News in a new tab)

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