Argentina Squad Unites Behind Messi After Fake Death Rumour

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team’s solidarity after false reports claimed Lionel Messi’s father had died. The misleading news spread during World Cup qualifying and even led to a TV presenter resigning over the mistake. Scaloni and the Messi family issued statements to confirm that Jorge Messi is alive and recovering well from medical treatment. Scaloni urged everyone to stay focused on their upcoming match against Austria in Texas. Fresh from Messi’s hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria, Argentina now looks to secure a spot in the round of 32 without distractions off the field.

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