'The person that paved the way for me' - Lionel Messi pays moving tribute to Omar Souto as Argentine FA icon passes away aged 73
Goal | 25.11.2025 14:58
Lionel Messi has lifted the lid on the impact that Omar Souto, the long-serving general manager of Argentina's national teams within the country's football association, had on his career. The 73-year-old passed away this week, sending Argentina's football community into mourning, with flags at the nation's two footballing hubs to fly at half mast in tribute.
