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⬤ LOW 24 Jul 2026, 02:47 UTC

'My last match was World Cup final': Argentina star announces retirement

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has retired from international football after a 17-year career. The 38-year-old made 139 appearances, winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles. His final match was Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Otamendi thanked Argentina in an emotional farewell, saying he leaves "with my head held high".
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