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Matteo Rodriguez

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A Young Cancer Survivor Finds Hope on the Soccer Field and Meets Lionel Messi

Ten‑year‑old Matteo Rodriguez of Olathe, Kansas, turns to soccer after a grueling battle with lymphoma, culminating in a surprise meeting with Lionel Messi during a World Cup training session.

Jun 23, 2026

Kansas Boy’s Cancer Battle Ends with a Meeting with Lionel Messi

After a grueling battle with Stage 3 non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 10‑year‑old Matteo Rodriguez found solace on the soccer field, eventually meeting Lionel Messi and the Argentina team in Kansas City — a moment he calls a dream realized.

Jun 7, 2026