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Who are some of the most famous people from Argentina?

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Argentina has produced many internationally renowned figures in sports, literature, politics, music, and religion. Soccer legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are widely regarded among the greatest players in the history of the sport. Maradona captained Argentina to its 1986 FIFA World Cup victory, while Messi led the national team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title and is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. Other famous Argentines include writer Jorge Luis Borges, Pope Francis, tango composer Astor Piazzolla, revolutionary Che Guevara, and political leader Eva Perón.