An Argentine Independence Day Mass includes a reading of a message attributed to footballer Lionel Messi, as reported by multiple outlets. The archbishop, Jorge García Cuerva, reads out Messi’s words during the ceremony, which is framed as a call for unity. The message is described as originating from Messi’s remarks following Argentina’s 2022 World Cup success in Qatar. The Mass takes place in the context of Independence Day commemorations and is attended by prominent national figures, including President Javier Milei. While the sources emphasize the unity theme of the reading, they also present the event as a ceremonial use of a widely recognized public figure’s message rather than a policy or political statement. Overall, the reporting aligns on the core details: García Cuerva delivers Messi’s message at Independence Day Mass, the message is linked to Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph, and the ceremony draws high-level attendance from the country’s leadership.