The Mexican star posted a touching message on his Instagram following the passing.

Carlos Vela, forward for the Mexican national team in the World Cup, announced on Instagram that his grandfather has passed away. In a touching message, Vela posted that his grandfather got to see him in action when Mexico upset Germany in the World Cup before his death.

“The last victory that you were able to see ... I hope you left proud of me,” the message reads in English, via Tom Marshall of...

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