# First Touch Dispatch | Messi Retires, Bayern Begin Again & Champions League Draw

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Podcast: [First Touch | World Soccer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kickback-26-7606085)
Published: 2026-09-01T22:16:00+00:00
Episode link: https://kickbacksoccer.com/
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Duration seconds: 827

## Resource

Messi calls time on his Argentina career, Bayern Munich begin another title defense, and London City Lionesses enter the WSL with a squad built to challenge the established order. Plus, a closer look at the Champions League’s new league phase and the stories to watch as the transfer window closes. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Copa Libertadores Update 2:15 Bundesliga Kicks Off 3:40 WSL Kickoff Approaches 5:35 Messi Retires From International Soccer 8:22 A Closer Look: The Champions League Draw 12:36 One for the Road: Transfer Deadline Day The American home for the global game. Follow the conversation: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm

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