Fernando Gago's wife dedicates emotional Father's Day message after his heart attack

Fernando Gago, the coach of Universidad de Chile, is continuing his recovery at the Clínica Alemana in Santiago, Chile, following an emergency surgery for a heart attack. His wife, Verónica Laffitte, marked Father's Day by sharing an emotional message and photos on social media. The images showed Gago with their son, Joaquín, in his hospital room, surrounded by celebratory decorations.

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Happy day, papi! Today more than ever, happy day, my love! Joaquín undoubtedly has the strongest and most fighter dad in the world! Thanks to you and thanks to life for having you with us. I know you will always take care of us and we will take care of you! We love you infinitely, hero of our hearts!

Laffitte expressed her love and admiration for Gago, calling him the "strongest and most fighter dad in the world" and their "hero." She conveyed gratitude for his presence and assured him of their unwavering care. Gago suffered the cardiac event last Thursday during a post-match press conference after Universidad de Chile's victory against O'Higgins.

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The patient presents a good mood and in the coming hours will begin his cardiac rehabilitation, which consists of progressively resuming physical activity.

He is currently undergoing rehabilitation after receiving an angioplasty with stent placement. The clinic stated that Gago is in good spirits and will progressively resume physical activity. His assistant, Fabricio Coloccini, is temporarily managing the team in Gago's absence, including upcoming training sessions and matches.

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in good condition and accompanied by our medical staff.