“Rest in Paradise” – Soccer World Saddened by the Shock Loss of Lionel Messi’s FIFA WC Winning Teammate’s Family Member After Long Battle With Cancer

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup last year in Qatar. It was their first since 1986. Lionel Messi finally won the coveted trophy missing from his cabinet for a long. It was a significant triumph by Argentina beating France in the final on penalties. However, the Argentina team lifting the trophy came as a special moment for one of his teammates’ family. 

Argentina forward Angel Correa’s mother was suffering from cancer for a few years. The Atletico Madrid player once shaved his head clean in 2020 to show support for his mother. Meanwhile, her battle with cancer came to an end on Thursday. The soccer fraternity has taken to social media to mourn the death and show condolences to Correa.

Soccer world consoles teammate of Lionel Messi

The news of Angel Correa’s mother’s death broke on Twitter recently. Since then, fans have taken to social media to console the Argentine. One of the fans wrote, “Rest in paradise. Glad she gets to see her son lifted the World Cup.”

Many fans were sad about the loss of the Argentine. Whereas there were a few fans, who were happy that Correa’s mother saw him lifting the World Cup trophy. Fans shared their condolences with Correa and asked the Atletico Madrid player to stay stronger in this demanding situation. 

One fan said the player is an example. He lost his father when he was ten and his brother when he was 12. The player underwent heart surgery at the age of 19. And now, at 28, he lost his mother to cancer. He has won La Liga with Atletico and World Cup with Argentina and is a champion soccer star.

Atletico is currently third in the La Liga table with 11 games remaining. They are in a powerful position to finish in the top four and qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. Correa will hope to help his team in the last period of the season.

The future of Messi is up in the air

Lionel Messi is in the last few months of his PSG contract. There is an offer on the table for Messi to renew his contract with PSG. But recent reports suggest the Argentine is reluctant to extend his stay in Paris. Recent booing by PSG fans has created doubts in the player’s mind. 

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Messi is no less of an offer. MLS club Inter Miami is also strongly linked with the seven-tome Ballon d’Or winner. There are mouth-watering offers from Saudi Arabia for the player, too. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s vice president has also said they are trying to recruit Messi next season. 

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Where do you think Lionel Messi will end up in the next season?