Messi pays tribute to healthcare workers in message of support

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has paid tribute to the world’s healthcare workers.

Over the coronavirus crisis praise has been heaped on those key staff that have helped in the fight against the disease, with doorstep clapping becoming a nightly ritual for many.

“Yesterday the World Health Worker Week came to an end and, together with Unicef, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the work they do,” Messi wrote on Instagram.

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Ayer terminaba la Semana Mundial de los trabajadores de Salud y, junto a @unicef , quiero hacerles llegar mi más profundo agradecimiento por la tarea que realizan. Héroes anónimos que soportan largos días y noches lejos de sus familias, para que las nuestras estén a salvo del # COVID19. Por continuar, pese a todo, su noble compromiso de cuidar a las mujeres embarazadas, y mantener a las niñas, niños y adolescentes protegidos. _______ Yesterday the World Health Worker Week came to an end and, together with @unicef, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the work they do. Anonymous heroes who endure long days and nights away from their families, so that ours can be safe from #COVID19. For continuing, despite everything, their noble commitment to caring for pregnant women, and keeping children and adolescents protected. #YoMeQuedoEnCasa #StayAtHome #Unicef

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“Anonymous heroes who endure long days and nights away from their families, so that ours can be safe from # COVID19.

“For continuing, despite everything, their noble commitment to caring for pregnant women, and keeping children and adolescents protected.”