Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.

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  • Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:48:49 UTC.

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  1. Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game

  2. All 23 Indians aboard Liberian-flagged oil tanker rescued after attack off Russia’s Black Sea coast

  3. Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi

  4. Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans

  5. 'Below 20 and unemployed': Indian wrestlers denied US visas; WFI seeks review

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