Lionel Messi has made a plea to authorities who are searching for fellow Argentinian Emiliano Sala to not stop looking for the Cardiff City striker.
In a post on Instagram on Friday (h/t James Masters of CNN), the Barcelona superstar made an emotional appeal to those tasked with finding the 28-year-old: "As long as there's a chance, a thread of hope, we ask that you please #DontStopLooking for Emiliano. All of my strength and support to his family and friends. #PrayForSala."
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