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Podcast: The Messi Effect
Episode: How Lionel Messi Became a Beacon of Hope in a Hostage Crisis
Description: We delve into the astonishing tale of Lionel Messi's indirect role in a humanitarian crisis. Amid a harrowing hostage situation in Gaza, where 90-year-old Argentine grandmother Ester Cunio and her family were taken captive, a surprising mention of Messi's name ignited a glimmer of hope.Plus, we'll explore Messi's on-field brilliance in a thrilling match and his bustling schedule off the pitch, including a potential appearance at the Paris 2024 OlympicsPlus, Mrs. Messi's birthday celebration.