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100-Year-Old Fan Greets Messi During Argentina's World Cup Match
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100-Year-Old Fan Greets Messi During Argentina's World Cup Match

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 100-year-old fan, Pauline Kana, gained attention for greeting Lionel Messi during Argentina's World Cup 2026 match against Austria.
  • Kana proudly displayed a sign during the game in Dallas, which was broadcast on Fox+.
  • The article notes the newspaper's policy reserving comments for subscribers to ensure transparent and undistorted public debate.

A centenarian fan captured hearts and attention during Argentina's World Cup 2026 match against Austria, not just for her age, but for her enthusiastic greeting of football superstar Lionel Messi. Pauline Kana, who is 100 years old, stood out in the crowd in Dallas.

Kana proudly displayed a sign during the game, which was broadcast on Fox+. Her presence and interaction with the celebrated player added a heartwarming human element to the high-stakes World Cup fixture.

The match itself was part of the 2026 World Cup, a global tournament that brings together nations and fans from around the world. The report highlights how individuals like Kana become memorable figures within the larger spectacle of the event.

Separately, the publication, Grupo Nación, emphasizes its commitment to transparency in online discourse. It reserves its comment section for subscribers, aiming to prevent distortions in public debate that can arise from anonymous or computer-generated commentary. This policy ensures that discussions remain focused on the article's content and are tied to verified individuals.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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