An emotional moment at the Nuevo Gasómetro
The rivalry between San Lorenzo and Huracán was put aside before the start of the derby at the Nuevo Gasómetro. Both teams participated in an emotional moment to pay tribute to Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, who passed away on Saturday in Rosario.
The players of both teams gathered in the center of the field to show their solidarity with the Messi family. They held a white flag with the message 'Fuerza, familia Messi', while from the stands a prolonged applause was heard in memory of Jorge and as a show of support for the captain of the Argentine national team.
A minute of silence in memory of Jorge Messi
The tribute also included a minute of silence prior to the start of the match. The members of the refereeing team also used black armbands, as part of the disposition of the Argentine Football Association to remember Jorge Messi during the day.
The solidarity of the Argentine football community
The recognition was not exclusive to the derby between San Lorenzo and Huracán, as different matches in Argentine football made similar gestures in memory of the father of the Argentine star. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) joined the displays of support and, through a statement headed by its president, Claudio Tapia, lamented the death of Jorge Messi and sent a message of solidarity to the player.
San Lorenzo de Almagro, which is currently in fifth place in the Liga Profesional Argentina table with 24 points, 6 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in 16 games, has shown its support to Lionel Messi and his family in this difficult moment. The Messi family has received support from the Argentine football community, and San Lorenzo de Almagro has been one of the teams that has shown its solidarity with the family of the captain of the Argentine national team.
