Infantino Congratulates Otamendi on Retirement from Argentina National Team

Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team via social media on July 27. FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded with a public message praising Otamendi's extraordinary international career. Infantino highlighted Otamendi's key role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory and their run to the 2026 World Cup final, crediting his leadership and determination for helping forge a glorious era for the national team. The FIFA chief thanked Otamendi for providing unforgettable moments to fans worldwide and wished him well in his next chapter. The news was reported by Hupu, a Chinese sports media outlet, citing Instagram as the source.

First published Aug 4, 01:55 PM UTCUpdated Jul 28, 12:00 AM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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