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Lionel Messi is mourning a devastating personal loss. His father, Jorge Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a long health battle in Rosario, Argentina. Jorge was far more than Messis father, he was his longtime agent and a key figure throughout the football superstars extraordinary rise. From Lionels childhood to Barcelona and global glory, Jorge stood behind his son every step of the way. Heres everything we know about the tragic news.
Devdutt Padikkals 631-day wait for a Test return could finally end in Galle as India take on Sri Lanka.
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