Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The businessman passed away on Friday in a hospital in his native Rosario, according to local reports.
Argentina football supremo Claudio Tapia has insisted that the national team will not place any pressure on Lionel Messi regarding his participation in the 2028 Copa America. The Inter Miami superstar remains the focal point of the national side, but his long-term future with La Albiceleste continues to be a topic of intense speculation as he enters the twilight of his career.
The future of Argentina national team hangs in the balance as Lionel Scaloni weighs up his continuation following a devastating 2026 World Cup final defeat. Despite the uncertainty, AFA president Claudio Tapia has made his stance clear, insisting there is no alternative to the man who led the Albiceleste to global glory four years ago.
The Argentine Football Association has officially declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate their historic 2026 World Cup semi-final triumph over England. The date immortalises a dramatic comeback in Atlanta where the Albiceleste scored twice in the final minutes to shatter English dreams and secure their place in a second consecutive final.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated his philanthropic nature by donating a significant sum to aid recovery efforts in Spain. The Argentine legend has contributedto assist the rural regions of Madrid that were recently ravaged by catastrophic wildfires.
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