LA PLATA, Argentina (AFP) - Venezuelan players issued a get well soon message to ailing President Hugo Chavez after their surprise goalless draw with holders Brazil at the Copa America.
Grendy Perozzo and Franklin Lucena sent the message on behalf of the squad to Chavez, who is convalescing in Cuba after undergoing surgery for a cancerous tumour.
"I want to send you all the help possible to a human being who is passing through a difficult moment," said Perozzo, who said the players had earlier taken heart from a Twitter message the president to wish the team luck.
Lucena also wished Chavez all the best for a speedy recovery.
"I am happy he gave us a message of support - we also would like to send him a message of support at this difficult time for him and I wish him a speedy recovery," Lucena said.
Grendy Perozzo and Franklin Lucena sent the message on behalf of the squad to Chavez, who is convalescing in Cuba after undergoing surgery for a cancerous tumour.
"I want to send you all the help possible to a human being who is passing through a difficult moment," said Perozzo, who said the players had earlier taken heart from a Twitter message the president to wish the team luck.
Lucena also wished Chavez all the best for a speedy recovery.
"I am happy he gave us a message of support - we also would like to send him a message of support at this difficult time for him and I wish him a speedy recovery," Lucena said.
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