WYFF 4 reports: A 6-year-old Kansas City boy recovering from burns after falling into a fire pit is drawing inspiration from his favorite soccer player, Lionel Messi. Christian Holmes sent the soccer star a birthday greeting and said he was most upset about losing his Messi jersey in the accident.
state | soccer | WYFF 4 | June 25, 2026 10:49 PM
Kansas City boy upset his Lionel Messi jersey was ruined in fire pit accident as his recovery continues
A 6-year-old Kansas City boy recovering from burns after falling into a fire pit is drawing inspiration from his favorite soccer player, Lionel Messi. Christian Holmes sent the soccer star a birthday greeting and said he was most upset about losing his Messi jersey in the accident.
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