Claims: Messi wasn't always the international GOAT, but his perseverance for Argentina paid off

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1. title: Messi wasn't always the international GOAT, but his perseverance for Argentina paid off (alleges; supported) Source
2. url: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49804591/lionel-messi-always-international-goat-perseverance-argentina-paid-off (alleges; supported) Source
3. summary: Lionel Messi's career with Argentina was ultimately a successful one, but it also became a career full of adversity which only strengthens his legacy. (alleges; supported) Source
4. published: Wed, 2 Sep 2026 14:18:55 EST (alleges; supported) Source