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La final del Mundial, el retiro y todo lo que reveló la emotiva carta de Messi a su papá
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Jorge Messi passed away at the age of 68, less than a month after his son's participation in the Copa del Mundo de Norteamérica 2026.
Lionel Messi recently wrote a heartfelt letter to his late father, Jorge. The letter has been making waves in the football world. Jorge Messi passed away at the age of 68, less than a month after his son's participation in the Copa del Mundo de Norteamérica 2026.
The letter contains emotional and nostalgic phrases, offering a glimpse into Messi's experience during his last World Cup. It is known that Messi's father had encouraged him to play in the tournament. Further details about the letter and its contents are available from the source, KVIA ABC-7.
The football community is still processing the emotional letter, which has shed light on Messi's decision to participate in the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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