Messi's words quoted during Argentina's Independence Day Mass
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Lionel Messi's words were shared by Archbishop Jorge Garcia Cuerva at a Mass in Buenos Aires on July 9, marking Argentina's Independence Day. The Archbishop referenced Messi’s message from four years ago, promoting unity among Argentines as the national team prepares for a World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland. This ceremony was attended by Argentine President Javier Milei. Argentina recently advanced to the tournament's quarter-finals after defeating Egypt 3-2 in a comeback victory.
- •Messi's message promotes unity for the national team.
- •Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Ceremony attended by President Javier Milei.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Soccer-Argentine archbishop reads out Messi's words at Independence Day Mass
"BUENOS AIRES, July 9 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi's words echoed through Buenos Aires Cathedral on Thursday as Archbishop Jorge Garcia Cuerva quoted Argentina's captain during a Mass marking the country's
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