🥹 Indio's final message to Messi: how about one more World Cup? | OneFootball

The worlds of culture and sport intertwine in an unprecedented story. In recent hours, a WhatsApp audio message that the legendary singer Carlos “Indio” Solari recorded for Lionel Messi became public, but out of shyness or respect, he ultimately did not dare send it to the captain of the Argentina national team.

Praise from one legend to another

In the audio recording, the former frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota expresses his deep admiration for the footballer with words full of affection and local mystique:

“Lionel, compatriot. It’s Indio speaking. I’m just one more person here who wants to greet you, who wants to applaud you. You have been an Argentine sporting treasure. God and the Devil gave you unimaginable skill,” the musician says.

A challenge ahead of the 2026 World Cup

In addition to thanking him for the entertaining moments and wishing him a good life, Indio Solari closed his message with a postscript that resonates strongly in the buildup to the biggest event: “How about winning another world championship? You’ve got it in you, old man. You’ve got it in you.”

Rest in peace, Indio!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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