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Lionel Messi fan found dead after Argentina crash to Croatia

Dinu Alex in his past photo. [Photo/Courtesy]

A diehard fan of Argentine star Lionel Messi hailing from Kerala in South India has reportedly committed suicide, as a result of the 3-0 loss that Argentina suffered against Croatia on Thursday June 21.

Identified as Dinu Alex, the 30-year old was reported to have gone missing on Friday after the match that saw South Americans lose their second match in the group stage.

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