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Messi rompe el silencio tras perder la final del Mundial: “El dolor es muy grande y va a costar que cierre esta herida”
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Por CNN Español Lionel Messi, capitán de la selección de Argentina, publicó un emotivo mensaje en Instagram tras la derrota en la final del mundo ante España. Después de que las imágenes del considerado mejor jugador de la historia llorando después de perder le dieron la vuelta al mundo, el astro...
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Key takeaway Messi también formó parte del subcampeonato de 2014, Mundial en el que fue nombrado Balón de Oro.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the loss in the World Cup final may seem like a distant concern for El Paso residents, the emotional response from Lionel Messi resonates with the city's own experiences in perseverance and community pride. El Pasoans know what it's like to come together in the face of adversity, and Messi's message about the unifying power of sports echoes that sentiment. The fact that Messi's post garnered numerous reactions, including from his former teammate Ángel Di María, shows the strong bonds that exist within the sports community, much like the close-knit ties that exist within El Paso's own community. As El Paso continues to navigate its own challenges, from public safety to economic development, the city can draw inspiration from the way sports can bring people together and transcend borders. Messi's words serve as a reminder that even in defeat, there is always something to be proud of, and that sense of pride is something that El Pasoans can certainly relate to.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Por CNN Español Lionel Messi, capitán de la selección de Argentina, publicó un emotivo mensaje en Instagram tras la derrota en la final del mundo ante España. Después de que las imágenes del considerado mejor jugador de la historia llorando después de perder le dieron la vuelta al mundo, el astro...
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