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What is a 'difficult day'?

When public figures like Lionel Messi mention 'difficult days', it often refers to significant personal challenges or emotional struggles, such as dealing with a family illness or loss. In this context, it subtly hinted at his father's health issues before the news of his passing, allowing him to express his feelings without explicitly revealing private details.

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Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi dies aged 68

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