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BOUNES AIRES. — For the second time in a month football dominated both the front and back pages of newspapers in Argentina as a shocked nation dissected the news that Lionel Messi was leaving Barcelona.
A month after the Rosario-born superstar led the national team to their first major title in 28 years, Messi was again the centre of attention as the club announced he would end his 18-year relationship with them and not sign a new playing contract. Following Diego Maradona’s death last year, Messi is the best-known face in Argentine sport and a category apart for the country’s media. Most news sites have sections dedicated to domestic leagues, the national team, rugby and other sports.
Most also have one exclusively for Messi, such is the volume of news he generates. So the unexpected news of his split with Barcelona dominated the headlines in his homeland, with some newspapers live blogging the news and updates.
Broadcaster TyC Sports had 14 Messi-related stories on their home page; the normally staid La Nacion and sports newspaper Ole had seven each. — SuperSport.
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