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Messi Sends Support to Venezuela Amidst Earthquakes
5 Jul
Summary
- Messi expressed deep sympathy for Venezuelan earthquake victims.
- Two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, causing many casualties.
- FIFA observed a moment of silence before matches for the victims.
Lionel Messi has conveyed a strong message of support to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that struck the nation. The footballer expressed deep sympathy for those enduring the calamity, acknowledging the immense loss of families and homes. His words offer solace to individuals facing uncertainty after the natural disaster.
The earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread destruction in northern Venezuela. Tragically, hundreds of lives were lost, with the death toll tragically exceeding 2,500 according to reports from Thursday. In solidarity with the victims, FIFA observed a moment of silence prior to matches in the Round of 32.
Separately, Messi also commended Cabo Verde's performance after Argentina secured a narrow 3-2 victory in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match. Cabo Verde made history as the smallest nation to reach the knockout stages. The match was fiercely contested, with Argentina eventually advancing thanks to an own goal.
