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Nicolas Otamendi confirms retirement from international football after World Cup final loss

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his ⁠retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down ‌on a 17-year career during which he ‌won the 2022 World Cup ‌and two Copa America titles.

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Scaloni expects to start 'fundamental' Messi as Argentina begin World Cup defence

Lionel Messi may not have faced the ⁠media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with ‌coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.

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Nicolas Otamendi joins River Plate on 18-month contract ahead of final World Cup

After announcing his departure from Benfica in mid-May, Nicolas Otamendi was officially unveiled this Friday as River Plate’s latest signing, marking his much-anticipated return to his home country.

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Nicolas Otamendi and Lionel Messi headline Argentina's squad for World Cup

Argentina, the current World Cup holders, released late Thursday night the final list of 26 players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup.

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Nicolas Otamendi and Moises Caicedo cleared by FIFA to play opening World Cup games

FIFA has amended its World Cup disciplinary rules to ensure that minor suspensions picked ⁠up in qualifiers are no longer carried over into the 2026 finals, clearing Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador ‌midfielder Moises Caicedo for their sides’ opening matches.