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Lionel Messi arrives in Rosario for father's funeral

The Argentine athlete traveled on a private flight for the funeral ceremonies, away from the media.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Lionel Messi has arrived in Rosario, Argentina, to attend his father's funeral. The player traveled on a private flight, avoiding media attention during his arrival.

The funeral ceremonies are taking place with great privacy, reflecting the period of mourning for the Argentine star and his family. Images of his arrival have been released, showing Messi in a moment of sadness.

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