US EditionAngola Civic Groups Urge Argentina, Messi to Scrap Football Friendly
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Angola civic groups urge Argentina, Messi to scrap football friendly
Refusing to participate in the planned match “would be a noble gesture of international solidarity and respect for human rights,” said the groups, which include Catholic, legal, and pro-democracy organisations.
Argentina and Lionel Messi are expected to participate in a gala match on 30 April 2026 in Angola. NGOs strongly oppose this decision.
Not yet confirmed by the Argentine Federation, this gala match is due to be played on 30 April 2026 in the Angolan capital Luanda.
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